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Former Alabama Circuit Judge Acquitted of Sex Crimes against Inmates in Mobile, AL

Steve Eversole
November 04, 2009 16:05

Lawyers, judges and law enforcement professionals all have a responsibility to uphold the laws of Alabama and the United States. But those who twist the law for their own purposes do a disservice to themselves and to society. As a Birmingham criminal defense lawyer, I was shocked by recent...

East Alabama Ecstasy Drug Bust Yields Candy-shaped Pills Aimed at Kids

Steve Eversole
April 30, 2009 04:21

Cherokee County police arrested two men in Leesburg on drug possession and drug trafficking charges last Thursday as authorities announced that they had intercepted a large quantity of what investigators referred to as an “unusual drugs.” The bust occurred during a routine...

Alabama Church Pastor Wounded in Gas Station Gunfight in Southwest Birmingham

Steve Eversole
September 03, 2009 00:55

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Alabama Criminal Court Sentences Morgan County Teacher to Prison for Sex Crimes against Teenage Girl

May 12, 2010 16:00

These days our criminal courts are filled with cases ranging from petty theft and vandalism to drug sales, grand larceny and first-degree murder. While society holds little affection for those convicted of most any crime, it holds particular disdain for offenses involving criminal sexual...

Alabama Police Officer Avoids Jail Time because Sexual Liaison with Teenage Girl was "Consensual"

May 05, 2010 16:51

Being arrested for criminal sexual behavior is bad enough, considering the social stigma associated with sex crimes. However, being convicted of a sex offense is something everyone should avoid if at all possible. Once branded as a sex offender, a person will carry with him a great burden,...

Alabama Criminal News: Supreme Court Puts Time Limit on Miranda's "Right to Remain Silent"

April 28, 2010 16:38

The United States Supreme Court recently decided that the well-known Miranda right pertaining to “remaining silent” has an expiration date. This could have wide-ranging effects on individuals arrested for crimes in cities like Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and other smaller towns...

Birmingham Criminal Defender Update: Huntsville, Alabama, Police Crime Blotter

April 21, 2010 16:22

My years as an Alabama criminal defense attorney has given me the opportunity to represent a wide range of individuals accused of numerous criminal offenses. Birmingham, Bessemer and Tuscaloosa are just a few of the jurisdictions in which criminal trials are held on a daily basis. The following...

Alabama Criminal Law Update: Should Retroactive Use of Sex Offender Statute be Overturned?

April 14, 2010 16:14

As a Birmingham criminal defense lawyer, I have seen how the law can be used to the prosecution’s advantage. While I believe that every person accused of a crime should be considered innocent until proven guilty, I know that society can sometimes convict an individual in their own minds, as...

Birmingham Criminal Defense: Sex Offender Gets 30 Years for Sex with Teenage Girl in Andalusia

April 07, 2010 16:01

Sexually-based crimes are some of the most abhorrent to the public at large. As a result, accused sexual offenders throughout Alabama typically face harsh sentences for illegal acts such as sexual assault, child pornography, pedophilia, rape and incest. Being a Birmingham criminal defense attorney...

Birmingham Criminal Defense Report: Alabama Legislators Seek to Stiffen Legal Penalties for Gang-related Activities

March 31, 2010 16:47

Times are tough and it's not surprising that some people are resorting to pretty crimes to make ends meet. As an Alabama criminal defense attorney, I have the skills to represent individuals caught in the legal system as a result of alleged illegal activities. Whether you live in Montgomery,...