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How can you get around an officer lying on FST's? Can back adjustments from chiropractor invalidate test anyway?
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Answered on February 03, 2012
The purpose of cross-examination is to expose bias, prejudice, falsity, mistaken belief or opinion, or a combination thereof on part of the...
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How likely is the state of Alabama to press statutory rape charges?
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Answered on February 03, 2012
Under Alabama law, the commonly used term "statutory rape" is codified as Rape in the Second Degree, a Class B felony offense. See, Code of...
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Can you be released early after taking a plea bargin?
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Answered on February 03, 2012
There is no way to accurately answer the question. It depends greatly on the plea agreement and the express terms the plea agreement was entered by...
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My 15 year old daugther abducted and raped. The 21 year old guy is being charged with 2 counts of rape.
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Answered on February 02, 2012
As attorney Hudson stated, it is not up to the victim (or alleged victim) of a crime to "drop" charges. All "chages" are filed by the District...
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When are District Court rulings/decisions handed down for DUI cases?
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Answered on January 30, 2012
The decision to issue a ruling in a district court criminal case, such as a DUI case, is left to the sole discretion of the district court judge...
DO i have to keep my Court Appointed Public Defender in Alabama?
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Answered on January 26, 2012
Your question is very pertinent. As you are aware, the state of Alabama does not use a formal "public defender" system. With the sole exception of...
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My husband was in a wreck in Alabama where the car in front of him slid because it was raining and he rear ended her.
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Answered on January 24, 2012
The general rule of in Alabama is every operator of a motor vehicle has a duty to operate in a safe and prudent manner and failure to maintain...
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Attacked on property, do I have a case?
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Answered on January 24, 2012
The general rule of law in this state is the criminal actions of a third party are not foreseeable and therefore are considered a superceding...
How much jail time does a person serve for Domestic Violence in the 3rd degree including a F.T.A. charge (Failure to appear)
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Answered on January 22, 2012
As best I can understand your question, an individual was convicted of the offense of Domestic Violence, Third degree. This offense is classified...
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In Alabama is District Court tougher that Circuit Court when dealing with DUI's, especially if you have priors?
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Answered on January 19, 2012
The state of Alabama utilizes a two tier court system for the disposition of misdemeanor criminal cases such a DUI. If arrested by a state or...