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Can I restrict visitation rights from my child's father if he has a history of domestic violence with myself?
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Answered on November 23, 2011
You need to seek the services of a an attorney that specializes in family law and have that attorney file a petition with the court to modify...
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Can I reopen
the case about my molestation that was closed over 10 years ago?
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Answered on November 21, 2011
Yes, you can request the district attorney to "re-open" or to review the case. The statute of limitations on this type offense is inapplicable, and...
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If a cop states n/a for his initial observation and threw the book at me in his gen obsevations what can this mean for my case?
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Answered on November 17, 2011
It appears the officer's written notes as to your physical appearance are designed to convince the court that you were driving under the influence...
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Is there enough reasonable doubt in my case?
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Answered on November 17, 2011
Since you freely admit that you have prior DUI convictions, you should understand that the police officer's testimony in court carries great weight...
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What punishment am i to expect being that i am a minor and I shoplifted?
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Answered on November 15, 2011
If you were under 18 years of age at the time the offense took place, the case will be referred to the juvenile court. If you were 18 years old or...
19 years old arrested for minor in consumption of alcohol in Birmingham Al. Blew .097. Student with As, no prior. What happens?
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Answered on November 14, 2011
While you are certainly entitled to file a petition for Youthful Offender status, please note that if the trial court grants the Y.O. petition, it...
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I shot a man and was charged with assualt 1st. This is my fist offense. HELP!!
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Answered on November 14, 2011
The first thing to recognize is that you are in serious trouble. Assault 1st degee is a class B felony under Alabama law and carries a penalty of 2...
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My grandmother let me have 3000.00 in 2009 to go to court for a criminal case she never said I hadto pay it back can she sue?
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Answered on November 11, 2011
Can she sue? Yes, she can file a civil complaint in small claims court for any amount under $10,000...can she win the lawsuit? Probably not. Under...
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Is it uncommon for officers to list a different mile marker from the actual local in the police report?
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Answered on November 11, 2011
There is a reasonable explanation - it could be: 1) the officer first observed the violation as mile marker 'X', but did not conduct the traffic...
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How can one have a testimony surpressed
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Answered on November 10, 2011
Whether or not out of court statements are admissible in a court proceeding, and in particular a criminal proceeding, is a highly complicated and...