Statute of Limitations (Criminal)

Theft of property in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-3-2, unless otherwise provided, the...

Car accident, no insurance,suspended license, out of state

Under Alabama law, a law enforcement officer is not authorized to issue a motorist a traffic citation (referred to as a U.T.T.C.) unless the...

My 21st birthday is in 2 days and I was written a citation to appear in court in florida for a minor in possession I will be 21

You will need to contact a Florida licensed attorney who practices law in the jurisdiction where you were arrested. Local rules and local practice...

Under Alabama law, a spouse may not be compelled (required) to testify against the other spouse in a criminal case. See, Code of Alabama, 1975...

What do you think the maximum punishment will be for first degree theft and first degree recv. Stolen property?

If you are represented by counsel, you need to trust and rely on the legal advice provided by your attorney. Your attorney is ethically required to...

What should I expect at my trial to determine if I am given youthful offender status?

The court will sentence you in accordance with Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 15-19-6. That section of law states: "Disposition upon...

If you are 18, can you qualify for youthful offender and plea as such in court because of a traffic violation?

I depends on the court. In most cases, a traffic violation will not qualify. The purpose of 'Youthful Offender' is to shield serious criminal...

It is always in the defendant's best interests to obtain their own attorney and not rely on a court-appointed attorney. For a listing of criminal...

Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section, 32-5A-8, the general punishment section for the traffic code, all traffic violations in the state of...

Does an officer need to find probable cause for stopping someone from driving with a suspended license?

If the officer recognized you from a "previous encounter" that may be sufficient to establish 'reasonable suspicion' to stop and question....