Is adjudication withheld in Y/O in alabama for first Dui. Is dui still put on dmv record

The trial court's grant of Youthful Offender status is not the same as "adjudication withheld." The grant of Youthful Offender means the trial...

What type of evidence/facts besides BAC level would be considered "beyond reasonable doubt" in a DUI trial?

Every defendant in a DUI case is presumed innocent as a matter of law and the prosecution must overcome the this presumption with competent...

Technically, you are not eligible to apply for Youthful Offender status. Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-19-1 states: "(a) A person charged with...

Can I get a 25 yr old case expunged.

Any motion to expunge a prior conviction must be filed in the court or jurisdiction where the original conviction was entered. The state of Alabama...

Can I get a 16 yr old case espunged.

You will have a to contact an attorney in the jurisdiction where the offense took place. According to your question, this offense took place in San...

How do I apply for a public defender and should I request youthful offender status? I am 18 with no record and in college.

It is never a good idea to represent yourself in a criminal proceeding. The substantive and procedural law of this state is far too complex to...

Can I plead youthful offender again? What is likely to be my punishment?

The issue of 'Youthful Offender' status is often misunderstood. It is a "status" and not a "plea." Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section...

Are police allowed to mace you while you're handcuffed?

Law enforcement officers are authorized to use "reasonable" force to effect an arrest. What is "reasonable" is wholly dependent on the facts and...

I was cited for speeding. The officer didn't notice any bad driving other that that. No wide turns,blank stare,weaving, diff

It is always in your best interests to hire an attorney skilled in DUI defense. The top criminal defense lawyers specializing in DUI cases are...

Any person operating a motor vehicle on the public highways of the state of Alabama is deemed to have given their consent to submit to a 'chemical...