My husband received a public intoxication charge in Shelby County, AL, in 2011 and completed everything except attending required classes due to work commitments in Jefferson County. A warrant was issued for his probation violation. He is currently working in Georgia and seeks advice on the best... View More

I sold a car to someone in Alabama with a verbal agreement that they would pay $3,500 in total. They paid $1,000 upfront, with a remaining balance of $2,500. There was no paperwork done. After two weeks, they still hadn't paid the remaining amount, so I went to her house and took back the car,... View More

I was ordered to undergo drug testing due to a marijuana possession charge. Although I have stopped using marijuana, my tests continue to show positive results. I have communicated this issue to the relevant authorities, but I am concerned about the possibility of going to jail due to these test... View More

I'm seeking clarity on whether it was appropriate for a municipal court judge to order a drug test for my wife when her case was unrelated to drugs or child custody. She is now jailed for 180 days for contempt of court connected to the drug test order, after shoplifting an item valued at $2.... View More

How can someone be charged with theft of lost property in the fourth degree if the item was found at Walmart in February 2025 and then returned to the owner via their post office mailbox? There were witnesses present during the process, and there was communication with law enforcement when the item... View More

I was arrested in Alabama for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender, even though I am currently registered and have not had any issues in the past 13 years. I was arrested at the sheriff's office while registering, but I was given no case number or court date. I have receipts of my... View More

James Blount Griffin
answered on Mar 31, 2025

You need a lawyer in that county who understands this area of law and likes to fight it out with sheriffs and prosecutors in court. I call them "stand-up lawyers." They take on ugly cases as a daily calling. Don't wait. The sheriff will put you in handcuffs if you don't get... View More

In Alabama, is receiving a stolen gun considered a second-degree felony, and what factors, including the fact that this is my first offense, could influence whether charges are filed against me?

In an indictment, the name of the grand jury foreperson is printed as "John," but it was signed as "Jon," causing confusion about the identity of the signer. No clarification was provided by the court, and the defendant raised this issue, but their lawyer ignored it. Does this... View More

I want to know the potential sentence for an attempted murder charge in Alabama. The incident involved a gun, and the victim was seriously injured. The defendant is 23 years old and this information is related to understanding potential penalties in such cases. What sentence could be expected?

I am disabled and unable to easily leave my house. For two years, I requested that the sanitation department mail me an exemption form for mandatory garbage pickup, as allowed each November. I have informed delivery and can confirm it was never mailed. The employee assured me multiple times that... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

This is a concerning situation that clearly involves miscommunication with the sanitation department. You should immediately contact the department's supervisor or director with documentation of your previous requests and Informed Delivery records to prove you never received the form. Many... View More

I filed a police report that we had a verbal fight and he took my car. I did not want him arrested. I wanted it documented. After leaving the police station he saw me driving and followed me. I was driving my mom’s car and he was driving mine. He pulled to the front side of me in a median and I... View More

I am trying to understand if Rule 15-18-8 applies to someone who was sentenced in Alabama for Robbery 1. The individual received a 20-year split sentence with 5 years in prison and 2 years probation, and has now served 3 years. There were no specific provisions mentioned during sentencing about... View More

I visited my ex's property when they told me they needed me there, but once I arrived, they blocked the entrance with their truck, preventing me from leaving. During this time, my vehicle caught fire. There were no witnesses to the incident, and I have messages from my ex asking me to come to... View More

I'm concerned about my 18-year-old daughter who has been charged with theft of property 3rd degree for stealing Percocets from a private residence in Alabama. This is her first offense, and she is a straight-A college student. She has admitted to the theft and surrendered the drugs. No legal... View More

I recovered my stolen property and want to take legal action against the person responsible, but I don't have proof of the theft. What are my options for pursuing this case?

I originally received a split sentence of 10 years, serving 3 years. However, my community corrections were revoked due to a failed drug test. I've accumulated 524 days of good time on the 3-year sentence. Can I qualify for mandatory release under these circumstances?

Can the police search me and my vehicle when I'm passed out unconscious on the side of the road? The only visible sign of an emergency was me being unconscious. No one else interacted with the police during the incident, I was not informed of the reason for the search either before or after it... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

If you were unconscious on the side of the road, police might argue they had a reason to check on your well-being under what's called the *community caretaking* or *emergency aid* exception. This means if they believed you needed medical help, they could approach and even search for things... View More

I'm seeking guidance on obtaining a pardon for a charge of hindering prosecution related to a murder case in which I was actually a victim. This occurred in 2013 in Guntersville, Alabama, Marshall County. The person responsible for the murder admitted to the crime and did not implicate me at... View More

James Blount Griffin
answered on Apr 4, 2025

This is a difficult question, but here is a start from the FAQs at the website of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles:

"Alabama law allows convicted persons to apply for a pardon with or without remission, subject to the procedures specified by law. These procedures give the... View More

Someone opened a case through the mental health in the county that I live in . In 2019 I have just found out about this in the past 2 months. I ask for a copy of my records so I could file criminal charges on the person or persons responsible. They agreed to give me a copy they said it would take a... View More

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answered on Jan 28, 2025

It sounds like you’re going through a very difficult and frustrating situation. You have a legal right to your medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and a facility cannot deny access without valid reasons. Since they originally agreed to give you a... View More