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....

Can a court supercede the agreement already made by the parents in a divorce

The court having jurisdiction over the divorce will enter its own order. The court is not bound by any agreement or decision made by the parties,...

Leaving the scene of an accident where property damage only takes place is classified as a Class A misdemeanor; leaving the scene of an accident...

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I had a prostitution charge in 2009 when I was 23. Can I go to court for youthful offender and get it remove?

You will need to consult a Florida attorney that is familiar with post-conviction remedies. Whether or not the state of Florida will set aside or...

Will I go to jail if I don't pay resititution while on probation? I have court on the 12 th the recovery agency told me

If the sentencing court ordered 'restitution' then that order is a valid order and must be completed. A convicted defendant's non-payment of...

Reopen rape case 11 years later. Did not go to trial - DNA was inconclusive. Wasn't notified it was closed.

The decision to prosecute a case, in most circumstances, rests with the Office of the District Attorney of the jurisdiction where the crime...

What chance do i have of fighting the attempting to elude charge (motorcycle) and getting a look at the footage the officer has?

The new Attempt to Elude charge is now a criminal offense. [It was removed from the traffic code in 2009.] The crime is punished as a Class A...

Arrested for dui and changed to reckless driving. Now since 1981 driving record all of a sudden shows dui. employment is hurt

The clerk of the court is required to report the notice of every final conviction to the Department of Public Safety for entry on the Alabama...