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 just wanna know if I am allowed to carry one or not

I'm seeking an attorney in Autauga County to help get my relative's probation reinstated after a violation due to charges in Jefferson County. He has been incarcerated for over 6 months in Autauga and Jefferson County. The Jefferson County charges included one that was dismissed and an... View More

My son is serving a 15-year sentence for hindering prosecution by giving a false identity to a police officer in Alabama. At the time of the incident, he was in Phase 2 of drug court but left his mandated rehab, which led to a warrant for his arrest. While evading rehab, he provided false... 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

I hit my mom, and I have been sent to court where I may be sent to juvenile detention. I have been assigned a lawyer. How long could I potentially be in juvenile detention for this incident, and what factors might influence the court's decision?

If a person is driving a Dodge 1500 truck registered with a farm tag and has a crop sprayer attached, while performing farm-related activities on a county road with a suspended license, can they receive a ticket for driving with a suspended license, considering they were aware of the suspension?

I'm facing charges related to PCS (Possession of Controlled Substances) and Para (Paraphernalia). Despite informing my attorney that I can't afford the fees, and discussing the matter with the court referral officer and the judge, no solution has been offered. They continue to incarcerate... View More

I worked for a company in Alabama where a colleague (Person A) was assaulted. Person A reported the assault to their supervisor (Person B), who did not report it despite company policy and state law requirements. A year later, after Person A had moved to another state and left the job, Person B... View More

I would like to know if it is illegal for an employer to penalize me for missing work due to a court appearance related to a custody battle or a criminal case against me. My employer was informed but there aren't clear written policies regarding such absences.