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Q: Can a person be charged with felon in possession of a handgun but don't have the gun on them?
William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Jun 30, 2022

Yes. Constructive possession. The police just to prove that it was your firearm and that you had control over it, or were able to exert control over it. Much easier if they found you in possession of the firearm, but not impossible to prove.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: My boss is in a criminal data base. Although he was acquitted. Can you help expunge that case record?

It affects him from seeking employment and getting commercial credit. Thank you for your help.

Travis T Juneau
Travis T Juneau
answered on Apr 18, 2022

Expungement may be possible but is dependent on when he was "acquitted," how the case was handled, and what he was accused of. There are different rules for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. As of 2021, most charges that did NOT result in a conviction can be expunged. He... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Federal Crimes and Trademark for Alabama on
Q: Is it against the law to use the name of a government program to market advice and sell services?

My company helps military veterans with their benefits and provides counseling for them to make sure they are receiving the maximum benefits they are entitled to. Would it be against the law if I bought a domain such as www.selectiveservice.com (Just a random example not the actual domain) and... Read more »

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Jan 17, 2022

The names of government agencies and programs are essentially trademarks or service marks, and are infringed if private entities promote goods or services with confusingly similar names.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Can the parole board revoke your parole on a charge that's still going to court

My husband got arrested in April and his parole officer violated him in June but he hasn't been to court for the charge from April and the parole board already stated that they are sending him to prison

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 16, 2021

It depends on the conditions of your husband's parole and whether or not he is in violation of any of those conditions.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Juvenile Law for Alabama on
Q: Can a minor be placed on a national watchlist? Or any watchlist in general?

N/A

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 23, 2021

You say "any watchlist"-- a minor can be a person of interest to criminal justice agencies.

A minor could be on a no fly list.

If you are concerned that you are, you would want to avoid social media of any type, limit emails, and consult with a criminal defense attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes, Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Alabama on
Q: Will I go to prison for a class c felony of chemical endangerment of a child for a first time offense ever in my life.

I have been charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and a class c felony of chemical endangerment of a child due to having bongs and pipes and marijuana.

Kyle D Pierce
Kyle D Pierce
answered on May 29, 2020

Probably not, but you certainly could. You need to immediately retain a criminal lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Can Alabama DHR falsely charge my boyfriend with arrears and never tell him or provide docs tho we have receipts?

My boyfriend set it up so that his child support payments are deducted from his paycheck directly to Alabama DHR from day 1. We have every single pay stub from when it started. The kids are now 5 and prior to her putting him on the two boys lived with him. A few months ago we took her to court due... Read more »

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Apr 11, 2020

You need to answer a few questions. Prior to him paying when they turned one, was mom on assistance? If she received any payments from the state of Alabama for assistance without a child support order, the state of Alabama can collect it if an order of support is ever entered. This is probably what... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: My friend was convicted by false testimony
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Thank you for sharing

No question asked

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Is this fraud?

In December 2018 I was given 2 Thrivent Financial debit cards loaded with $250 each, $500 total. Both cards have "valid thru 09/21". I used one of the cards for around $25 shortly after receiving it, but the next time I tried to use it the card was declined. My wife tried to use the other... Read more »

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 3, 2019

And you believe them?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Can 2 people be charged federally for something that was picked up by the feds.

If 2 people were in the car at the time of a traffic stop and a large quantity of drugs were found. One person claims the drug and both were incarcerated. The driver for the drugs and the passenger for obstruction of government operations. The passenger charges were later dismissed. Can they both... Read more »

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 21, 2019

yes

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: I was arrested in May 2018 for stealing almost 3000 dollars from my job.

I still don't have a court date. I paid it all back in full and even wrote an apology letter to the CEO. This is my first offense. Is it possible for me to just receive probation?

William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Aug 11, 2019

Receiving just 'probation' means that you were convicted of an offence and that was your sentence. An apology letter and paying back the money shows that you're serious and remorseful. If you want to avoid a conviction think of perhaps some community service and perhaps addressing... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Federal Crimes and Municipal Law for Alabama on
Q: Hi, can someone please assist me in understanding in what jurisdiction do I hire an attorney please.

During the time my husband was serving time in Georgia, he missed 2 court appearances in Alabama. Alabama now has him being held for extradition in the grounds of fugitive of justice. His time served in Georgia was ended on 3/24/19, However, Georgia is saying they can hold him as long as Alabama... Read more »

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Mar 28, 2019

You could have possibly saved your husband a considerable amount of jail tome if you would have hired an attorney in Alabama when he was serving his sentence. The attorney could have had your husband transferred to Alabama undwr the Interstate Agreement on Detainers.

He will always need an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: I was on imvu girl claimed to be over 18 had no idea she was 13 till i asked she persuaded me sexually should i worry

Im bipolar dont understand law and if reported how long before arrest

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Apr 19, 2018

Yes, you should worry. You posted this under "Federal Crimes". Its unlikely to be a federal crime, unless you took the girl across a state line for the purpose of having sex with her, or maybe if you had sex with her on federal property, like Redstone Arsenal, which is next door to your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Internet Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Alabama on
Q: An underage (but of the age of consent) sent me a kinda suggestive picture, am I in trouble?

We had spoken for a while with a romantic tone, and she out of the blue sent me a picture last night of her in a baggy top with a bit of her chest showing. I'm really scared

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Mar 30, 2018

No.

WARNING: I am not your lawyer and providing you with the generic information, definition, clarification or explanation you seek about a legal matter on this anonymous forum does not make me your lawyer. By answering your question I am only trying to provide you with general...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: How much money do I got to steal in a credit card fraud case for it to go to Federal court in Alabama
Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on May 5, 2017

Let me get this straight: You're about to go steal money by fraudulent use of credit cards and you want lawyers, who are officers of the courts, to advise you how much money you will need to steal in order to insure that you will be prosecuted in federal court rather than state court.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Why is this law not applied exactly as its written?

15-5-30 is wrongly applied by LEO pretty regularly and even by overzealous ADOC guards. Why is this law not applied directly as it is written? If I am arrested for failure to ID do I have a deprivation of rights under color of law case if I committed no crime and the officer has no RAS or PC?

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Feb 2, 2017

What law are you referring to?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: the best way to file a successive rule 32 petition

capital offense , in collateral stage , federal level , all claims denied

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Jan 16, 2017

This question isn't real clear. Taking an educated guess, it appears that you may mean that a person was convicted of a capital offense, and that the defendant has exhausted all levels of relief in federal court. You ask about a "successive Rule 32 petition". If by... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Was just wandering if in the state of Virginia, Norfolk 2b exact, there's a federal rule 13(d)??..

This has 2 do with a federal crime (murder)

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Jan 16, 2017

I'm going to try to answer this question about even though it appears to involve an issue in Norfolk, Virginia, and I'm in Alabama, because its apparently about federal rules, which are the same in all 50 states. That said, the question can't be answered without additional... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Alabama on
Q: Can I drop DV charges against my Ex if it has been over 2 year w/o an arrest?

It's been over 2 years but less than 3 years that I filed a police report for domestic violence against my ex. He was never arrested and I have never been updated on the case staus as far as if he's going to jail or what. I do know that they were looking for him bc they showed his picture... Read more »

Joseph A. Ingram
Joseph A. Ingram
answered on Jul 1, 2016

The best way is just not show up for court and the DA will have to dismiss the case for lack of prosecution

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: My dad was convictied of a horrible crime in the early seventies, but he says he didn't do it
Joseph A. Ingram
Joseph A. Ingram
answered on May 13, 2015

First thank you for taking this step. However, there is much needed information to answer your question. Is he still in jail, what was the charge? did he have a trial or enter a guilty plea? did he appeal his conviction?

if you have any of this information and would like to discuss,...
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