Will I get drug tested at my first court date

Every criminal court in the state holds the inherent authority to order drug or alcohol screening for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the...

As a general rule of practice in the state of Alabama, supervised probation remains with the sentencing court. The other aspects of probation -...

How to start rape charges?

Prosecution must start with a complaint filed with the district attorney (also called "state's attorney" in some locations) that holds jurisdiction...

Will a Plea Bargain guarantee a harsher sentence for the Lesser crime?

If your question is can your probation be terminated prior to the end of the statutory two year period, the answer is 'yes' but only if the...

Your first step is to recognize that you are in serious trouble and you are facing at least two criminal charges - possession of a forged...

Can i go after my husband for adultry

There are basically two types of 'adultry' in Alabama: a criminal offense and a civil action for divorce. Under the Alabama Criminal Code, adultry...

The crime of bigamy is defined under the Alabama Criminal Code as: "A person commits bigamy when he intentionally contracts or purports to contract...

Would it be in my best interest to have a appointed lawyer or should I hire a lawyer?

You should never rely on the court to provide you a "court appointed lawyer." That is nearly always a bad decision. A retained lawyer will have the...

There is no requirement to complete any "DUI classes" in order to have your Alabama driver license and privilege reinstated if your license was...

What can i do if i cant afford a lawyer - alabama

Call the Alabama State Bar at (334) 269-1515 and ask to speak to the Volunteer Lawyer Coordinator. It is possible that a local attorney in the...