WALK IT THROUGH
50 Alabama situations taken one decision at a time. Every step says what the law asks of each side, cites it, and links to the section it comes from.
50 walkthroughs
Traffic stops, 7 walkthroughs
- The Stop on the InterstateBlue lights at night, a safe place to pull over, a license and an insurance card on a phone, and a question about the trunk.4 steps →
- The Phone on the HighwayA call coming in, a map to follow, the left lane on the interstate, and a cyclist on a county road.4 steps →
- The Fender Bender at the LightA bump at an intersection, cars in the way, names and insurance, and a scraped car in the lot with no one around.3 steps →
- The New Driver in the FamilyA permit at 15, practice hours, a Stage II license at 16, a late shift, and friends wanting a ride.4 steps →
- The Ambulance and the WreckerA siren behind, a wrecker on the shoulder, a school bus with its arm out, and a train signal ahead.4 steps →
- The Lapsed InsuranceA stop with no proof of coverage, a car moved off the road, the registration suspended, and the fee to lift it.3 steps →
- The Suspended License and the ErrandA quick drive on a suspended license, a stop, the car, a bond to appear, and the court date.3 steps →
Being stopped, 2 walkthroughs
Marijuana and drugs, 5 walkthroughs
- The Overdose at the PartyA friend who will not wake up, the call for help, staying until the ambulance comes, and what is in the room.3 steps →
- The Cash in the ConsoleA stop, a small bag, money in the console, a borrowed car, and the forfeiture clock.3 steps →
- The Vape in the BackpackA teenager with a vape, a citation, a parent called, a class, and the store that sold it.3 steps →
- The Joint in the Cup HolderA stop for speeding, the smell, a joint in plain view, a pipe, and the charges.3 steps →
- The Fake ID at the BarA 19 year old with a borrowed license, a bouncer, a citation, and the driver's license that goes with it.3 steps →
Impaired driving, 2 walkthroughs
Court and money, 19 walkthroughs
- The Fall on the Loading DockA fall at work, written notice in five days, the company doctor, the waiting days, and the two year bar.4 steps →
- The Firing After the ClaimA comp claim, a firing, unemployment, the reason given, and the appeal clock.3 steps →
- The LayoffA plant closing, a weekly claim, three employer contacts a week, and the road to circuit court.3 steps →
- The Summer Job at FifteenA first job at 15, the hours in summer and school, a break after five hours, and jobs that are off limits.4 steps →
- The Pay GapA coworker paid more for the same job, a question about past pay, the reasons the law allows, and two years.3 steps →
- The Age Question at the InterviewA worker over 40, a remark about fitting in, a promotion passed over, and a layoff list.3 steps →
- The Election Day ShiftA shift that covers poll hours, notice to the employer, one hour off, and the employer's say on when.3 steps →
- The Divorce FilingA no fault complaint, a spouse out of state, the 30 day wait, temporary orders, and an inheritance.4 steps →
- The Custody ScheduleBoth parents asking for joint custody, what the court weighs, and a job offer three states away.3 steps →
- The Protection Order PetitionA sworn petition with no fees, an address kept private, an ex parte order, and the final hearing.4 steps →
- The Will in the DrawerAn old will, a new one made self-proved, the old one torn up, and a spouse left out.3 steps →
- The Hospital DecisionA living will signed before the right witnesses, a proxy who accepts, and a family deciding without one.3 steps →
- The Records RequestA request to the city, an acknowledgment in 10 business days, an answer in 15, and silence after that.3 steps →
- The Salesman at the DoorA contract signed at home, three business days, a notice of cancellation, a refund, and the goods.3 steps →
- The New Car in the ShopA defect in the first months, three repair attempts, a certified letter, a final chance, and a refund.3 steps →
- The Garnished PaycheckA judgment for an old debt, a garnishment, the 75 percent that stays, the house, and the truck.3 steps →
- The Vote After the SentenceA felony that may not take the vote, a certificate to apply for, the fines paid, and the registration cutoff.3 steps →
- The Estate with No WillA death without a will, a spouse and children from two marriages, probate court, and a small estate.3 steps →
- The Bruises the Teacher SawA teacher who suspects abuse, an oral report at once, a written one in 72 hours, and the immunity that covers it.3 steps →
Your home, 9 walkthroughs
- The Deposit After Moving OutA move out, a forwarding address in writing, the landlord's 60 days, an itemized list, and double the deposit.3 steps →
- The Broken Air ConditionerA dead air conditioner in July, a written notice, 14 days, a repair visit, and a rent increase that follows.3 steps →
- The Late Rent and the Court PapersA notice for unpaid rent, seven business days, papers on the door, a counterclaim, and seven days to appeal.4 steps →
- The New LocksHome from work to a changed lock, the power cut, no court order, and three months' rent.3 steps →
- The Landlord with a KeyA landlord who drops by, two days' notice, a showing to a new tenant, and a trip out of town.3 steps →
- The Month to Month MoveNotice before the rental date, a move out, things left behind, and the deposit.3 steps →
- The Kitchen FireA fire the tenant did not cause, a unit that cannot be lived in, 14 days to give notice, and the rent.3 steps →
- The Lease with Fine PrintA lease that waives repairs, charges the landlord's lawyer fees, and asks for a deposit of more than a month's rent.3 steps →
- The Cold Water in WinterNo hot water after notice, a choice between leaving in 14 days and lower rent, and one remedy at a time.3 steps →
Carrying a firearm, 1 walkthroughs
Charges and penalties, 2 walkthroughs
How you carry yourself, 3 walkthroughs
- The Break in at NightA window breaking in the night, a stranger inside, a shot fired, the weapon after, and a hearing on immunity.4 steps →
- The Argument That Turned PhysicalA shove between partners, a call to police, an arrest, a judge within 24 hours, and the guns in the house.4 steps →
- The Messages That Will Not StopAn ex who keeps texting, a clear message to stop, a recorded call, and a petition.4 steps →
About this guide — education built from the Code of Alabama as the Alabama Legislature publishes it, not a law degree in a webpage. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney or a legal aid office. Current as of October 2026.