In the state of Alabama is it illegal for a 16 year old and a 21 year old to have sexual relations

Alabama's age of consent is 16, but federal is 18. Best to wait so "circumstances" don't make it a federal crime.

If I've been separated from my former spouse for an extended amount of time Is it considered a divorce or estrangement?

No, you are married until the judge signs your divorce papers. Also, if she has children while are still married-even if you are separated-they are...

What do we do if my son, who is 20 and will be 21 in January, received a minor in possession charge for alcohol?

He needs a lawyer. Get a local criminal defense attorney to fight this charge.

What to ask for in divorce

I saw this post as both "divorce" and "lemon law." I don't believe you can trade-in your husband under any "lemon law." That's usually applicable...

I have been divorced for 10 years now. My ex is threatening to take me to court for a divorce appeal.

Ordinarily an appeal from a divorce must be filed within 42 days (six weeks) from the date of the divorce. The appeal will most likely be dismissed...

Adultery is a crime in Alabama, so yes you can go to jail if you are prosecuted. Not many DAs prosecute adultery. Best to assert your Fifth...

When can I seal my record of a misdemeanor 3rd degree charge in Alabama?

If it is a juvenile delinquency case, it is confidential, not sealed. You can request it be sealed if you go 2 years after it's closed without...

What happens after you are caught shoplifting?

If the prosecutor reads this, they now have a complete confession. You should immediately learn about your right to remain silent and use it. You...

How can I be charged for this?

How is this a "sex crime?" Avvo is saying you submitted this question as a "sex crime" question.

So your alcohol is more important to you than spending time behind bars?