In 2016 alone, there were over 9,000 arrests of children 18 years of age or younger in Alabama 1 . There is a perception that any offenses committed by someone under 18 is automatically adjudicated in juvenile court. However, there are exceptions to this, and many children ...
With over 26,000 inmates housed in jails and prisons across Alabama, there will be errors or oversights in inmate records and documentation of their ...
Can Anything Be Done To Change Someone's Sentence?
When a criminal defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty, they are then sentenced by a judge, usually in a sentencing hearing. Family members and ...
Wondering How to Get a Charge Off Your Record? In Alabama, certain criminal charges in certain situations can be taken off your record, or “expunged” ...
Under Alabama law, you may use physical force against another person in order to defend, not only yourself, but also to defend a third person, from ...
Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentencing A convicted Defendant or a Defendant who has pleaded guilty and is being sentenced under multiple charges can ...