How much time does a person serve that is charged with third degree domestic violence first time they have a five thousand bond

Domestic Violence in the 3rd degree is a class A misdemeanor offense, and is punishable by a term of incarceration of up to one year in the county...

Im 18 and my girlfriend is 16. we are trying to get married without parental consent. can anybody help me??

Under Alabama law, for any individual under the age of 18, consent of the parent or legal guardian is required. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section...

The officer's actions in conducting an interrogation or questioning of a juvenile without the knowledge of the parent, and allowing the parent to...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Yes, you need a lawyer! Your first effort should be to secure the services of a qualified criminal defense lawyer who concentrates his or her...

What is the law in Alabama say in reference to a defendant (lawyer) receiving the prosecutor's discovery info in home invasion?

Under Alabama law, as a general rule, a defendant in a criminal case does not have a right to pre-trial discovery. See, Maddox, Alabama Rules of...

What is menacing

"Menacing" is defined as intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of imminent physical injury. See, Code of Alabama,...

I was caught shoplifting $50 worth of merchandise from BestBuy in AL. I have no previous criminal record. What should I expect?

You should consult a qualified criminal defense attorney before you do anything! For a listing of criminal defense lawyers in your area, go to the...

Statute of limitations is from time the crime is commited untill when

The general rule on statute of limitations is all felony offenses must be prosecuted within three years after the commission of the offsense. See,...

I was given a ticket for misdemeanor marijuana possession 2nd degree. What should I expect when I go to court?

Your first effort should be to secure the services of a qualified criminal defense lawyer who concentrates his or her practice in criminal defense...

Is a restaurant responsible for reimbursing me for my lost purse with $2000 if there is video evidence that an employee stole

Probably not. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, the employer is generally held legally responsible for negligence and omissions of an...