Do I need a lawyer on my first court appearance to plead guilty or not?

Any person arrested for any criminal offense absolutely needs the professional advice and counsel of a qualified criminal defense attorney. You...

How do you find out what speeding tickets are on your record?

This inquiry does not appear to be a question, but a rant. In any case, you are mistaken that "you can have a criminal record expunged" - that is...

DUI- Refused breathalyzer & request a blood test; was not given blood test. First court hearing scheduled Aug 2012. Options?

Under Alabama law, if you refused to submit to the state's breath test, the police have no obligation to assist you in obtaining a blood test. This...

Can a immigrant on a tourist visa obtain a USA drivers license while visiting the USA

Not in the state of Alabama. In order to obtain a valid Alabama driver license, the applicant must be either a U.S. citizen and resident of the...

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If a speeding fine was issued (June 19) before a fine increase (June 21) , what fine is expected, $151(19th) or $176(21st)?

The "fine" did not increase; the "court costs" increased. The "fine" remained at $20. See, Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 20. The...

Can you receive a ticket in AL then have GA suspend your license even though AL says it is a minor offense?

To answer your last question first: when payment is made to a court as a fine, that constitutes a "conviction" under Alabama law. See, Code of...

You should recognize under Alabama law if convicted of the offense of 'Leaving the Scene' of an accident, if you hold an Alabama driver license,...

Can I get a license in TN, will the charge go on my new driving record?

Each state maintains their own database of driver license records. The records for the state of Alabama are maintained by the Alabama Department of...

Fiance is a convicted felon conviction yr 2006, first time offender no other convictions prior or after how can we have removed

This question is asked nearly every week on this board - "What can I do/we do to have a criminal conviction expunged?" The answer is the same -...

I was arrested in Alabama for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Why am I being charged with a felony?

Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-12-213 states: Unlawful possession of marihuana in the first degree. (a) A person commits the crime of unlawful...