Is shaking a finger at someone in Alabama a crime?

It depends. Under Alabama law, a person can be lawfully charged with the offense of 'Disorderly Conduct' under Code of Alabama, 1975, section...

What happens if you get arrested for using a stolen debit card

Illegal possession of or fraudulent use of a credit card or debit card is a Class C felony offense under Alabama law. See, Code of Alabama, 1975,...

Can a 17 year old consent to sex in alabama?

In Alabama, under the current Alabama Criminal Code, persons age 16 years or older are statutorily deemed capable of consent to sexual contact. ...

How do I become a lawyer

You ought to start a self-study program of intensive reading of law related subjects. Here are some good books that will help: 1) Rehnquist: The...

Is there anything else I can do to help my cousin? What can I do to feel that this atty will truly do what's best?

Every lawyer licensed to practice law in the state of Alabama is bound by the Rules of Professional Responsibility. Those rules include the duty to...

Is this legal ? If not, what should I do ?

Return the debit card - now. It is a felony level criminal offense to unlawfully possess or to unlawfully use another person's credit or debit...

You should never simply "pay" a speeding ticket of whatever kind without considering the consequences. Payment of any traffic ticket is an...

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Can i be arrested for failure to appear even though i have been to the same court 6 times

Attorney Ferguson is correct. If you were given an order to appear in court, and you failed to do so, no matter how many previous times you may...

I am trying to file a moficiation for child support in Alabama because of my decreased income. What forms do I need to submit?

You need to hire a lawyer that is completely familiar and competent in the area of family law, child support, and divorce issues. Modification of...

I was driving on the highway one rainy and foggy night. A deer came out into the road and I swerved to miss it.

All of the answers provided by the out of state attorneys are wrong. Alabama is one of the few remaining states -perhaps the only remaining state-...