alabama criminal law news

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,...

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 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,...

Birmingham Criminal News: Two Alabama Men Arrested for Posing as Private Detectives; Accused of Extortion

March 03, 2010 16:27

As a Birmingham criminal defense attorney, I have seen a wide of criminal indictments for crimes ranging from drug manufacturing and computer fraud to assault and murder. If there is one thing I am certain of, that is every citizen’s right to a fair criminal trail and to be considered...