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Can a immigrant on a tourist visa obtain a USA drivers license while visiting the USA
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Answered on July 03, 2012
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)?
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Answered on July 03, 2012
The "fine" did not increase; the "court costs" increased. The "fine" remained at $20. See, Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 20. The...
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Can you receive a ticket in AL then have GA suspend your license even though AL says it is a minor offense?
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Answered on June 28, 2012
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...
Leaving the scene of property damage hit mailboxes have court date how does this work and what is the fine usually?
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Answered on June 28, 2012
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,...
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Can I get a license in TN, will the charge go on my new driving record?
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Answered on June 28, 2012
Each state maintains their own database of driver license records. The records for the state of Alabama are maintained by the Alabama Department of...
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Fiance is a convicted felon conviction yr 2006, first time offender no other convictions prior or after how can we have removed
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Answered on June 26, 2012
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 -...
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I was arrested in Alabama for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Why am I being charged with a felony?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
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...
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Is a Dui with Youthful Offender a sealed record or can a background check reveal the charge?
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Answered on June 24, 2012
The general rule is if a Youthful Offender petition is granted by the court, that action seals the record and only the trial court judge who...
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Can dui case be overturned if the judge violated procedure?
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Answered on June 24, 2012
Your question seemingly indicates that you were charged with DUI and more than one related traffic charges and the case set in the Dallas...
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I am on probation in a neighboring state and need advice . Can u please advise?
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Answered on June 24, 2012
It appears that you are mixing the facts of the new DUI case with the facts of the probation order. The probation order is not contingent on the...