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...

How can you get around an officer lying on FST's? Can back adjustments from chiropractor invalidate test anyway?

The purpose of cross-examination is to expose bias, prejudice, falsity, mistaken belief or opinion, or a combination thereof on part of the...

How likely is the state of Alabama to press statutory rape charges?

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...

Can you be released early after taking a plea bargin?

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...

My 15 year old daugther abducted and raped. The 21 year old guy is being charged with 2 counts of rape.

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...

When are District Court rulings/decisions handed down for DUI cases?

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...

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...