The state of Alabama utilizes the "Implied Consent" statute [Code section 32-5-192] to gain admissible blood or breath samples for prosecution in...

You are not in federal court, but in state court. State rules of practice and procedure are applicable and controlling; federal rules are merely...

An Alabama DUI conviction, unless afforded Youthful Offender status, is not "sealed" nor is it capable of expungement. A DUI conviction is a...

Without looking at the plea agreement document, it indicates the maximum fine the municipality may impose is $500 [court costs are not part of the...

You must complete the entire duration of the program, unless released by court order. Under Rule 27, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Title...

Under Alabama law, within 72 hours after arrest, the defendant is brought before the District Court and an initial appearance is held. At that...

If your question is "Will the court issue a warrant for my arrest for failure to appear/failure to pay?" the answer is 'yes.' The only legal...

In the first place, before any defendant in a criminal case can obtain "court appointed counsel" whether by a private attorney who accepts court...

No, you cannot. If convicted of any felony offense involving the use of a commercial motor vehicle or human smuggling, you are held to a lifetime...

A defendant in any DUI case should never attempt to represent themself in court. Just don't do it! Self-representation is a sure-fire way to be...