Meta Overview: Driving in Alabama without a valid license can lead to serious legal and financial penalties, ranging from standard fines to jail time and vehicle impoundment. If an accident involving a victim occurs, the court may also mandate criminal restitution, which takes priority over state fines. Understanding the difference between driving without a license […]
Understanding Criminal Restitution After a Hit and Run Indictment in Alabama Navigating the criminal justice system as a victim can be overwhelming, especially after a serious incident like a hit-and-run accident. In Alabama, once a driver is identified, the criminal process—which can include a felony indictment—begins, and with it comes the victim’s right to seek
Meta Description: Navigate the complex relationship between an Alabama DWI motion to dismiss and criminal restitution. Learn the legal grounds for challenging a case and the mandatory nature of victim compensation under the Code of Alabama. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges in Alabama carry severe consequences, ranging from mandatory jail time and fines to the