I am writing this blog to bring attention to some matters that are important to anyone who has an attorney or who is in need of an attorney – although today’s blog will examine the criminal aspects of law.  ASK QUESTIONS.  I cannot stress this enough!  I got a call this morning from a lady…

WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN ALABAMA? This is a common question every defense attorney should know the correct answer to in order to adequately assist their criminal clients to the best of their ability.  If you know and are familiar with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles rules and regulations, the answer…

Alabama Code § 13A-5-9 Habitual felony offenders – Additional penalties. (a) In all cases when it is shown that a criminal defendant has been previously convicted of a felony and after the conviction has committed another felony, he or she must be punished as follows: (1) On conviction of a Class C felony, he or she…

Testifying beyond the grave has never been done until now.  In a case that has set legal precedent in Ohio and in the United States, a woman, Judy Malinowski, who was burned by her scorned ex-boyfriend took center stage.  Her attorney videotaped graphic testimony from her hospital bed before she died.  Since she was unable to…

  Alabama Code §13A-5-6 Sentences of imprisonment for felonies. (a) Sentences for felonies shall be for a definite term of imprisonment, which imprisonment includes hard labor, within the following limitations: (1) For a Class A felony, for life or not more than 99 years or less than 10 years. (2) For a Class B felony,…

Domestic violence is a serious offense, even as a misdemeanor, the consequences of a conviction can haunt the person forever. The long-lasting impact can ruin their ability to own or possess firearms as well as hurt any potential job opportunities they have or will seek. Not to mention, there is a stigma that goes along…

In Alabama, many men and women go into prison when they are young. Depending on their sentence or recidivism rates, they may find themselves still in prison when they are well into their golden years. There are many whom during that time have medical issues that are such that a medical furlough for treatments or…

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