Any DUI charge is a serious charge and should not be taken lightly. Under Alabama's new DUI laws, effective September 1, 2011, a person convicted...

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The official duty of the district attorney is to prosecute crimes, and it is strictly within the sound judgment and discretion, subject to certain...

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Try calling the Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (334) 269-1515 and ask for a "Lawyer Referral" for Lee County, Alabama and for the...

First time felon LOTS of Questions

Your husband is in very serious trouble, and if convicted faces a sentence of 20 years to life in the state prison. The crime of robbery in the...

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My son who is 19 was arrested a couple of weeks ago for DUI. Can he plead youthful offendor?

The decision to enter a plea rests with the accused. It is never a good idea to plead guilty to any offense, unless the facts and circumstances are...

I was charged at 19 with a DUI in AL & I used my youthful offender. I am now 24 and was recently been charged with my 2nd DUI.

Your current case will be treated as a "first offense" in light of the prior 'Youthful Offender' disposition. It is always in your best interests...

Want a divorce now

Your first step is to contact a qualified 'family law' attorney in the area where you live. You have many complications to your case - dependent...

Will I be procecuted for shoplifting?

The fact that only 2 months has passed may only mean your case has not yet been filed. Under the Code of Alabama, until you are 18 years of age,...

Will a civil case that was dropped in a city court show up on an employment background check?

"Theft" is not a civil case. It is a criminal offense. The charges are/were not "dropped" but an order was entered by the Court, either a order to...

I was arrested on a civil charge, paid restitution, and the charges were dropped. Will it show up on a background check?

I think you may be confused. A person is not "arrested" for a civil action. An "arrest" (generally) only takes place in the criminal law context....