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Charles Miller

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Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Felony

Charles "Trapper" Miller has been practicing since 2011representing defendants in various criminal cases, helping businesses protect themselves, and h... (more)

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205-425-2223

1821 3rd Avenue N, Bessemer, AL 35020

Jay Tidwell

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Criminal, Accident & Injury, Business, Divorce & Family Law

Jay Tidwell is committed to excellence in his practice and service to his clients. He practices in all state district and circuit courts and federal c... (more)

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800-613-6120

2001 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203

Derek Simms

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Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Traffic, Criminal, DUI-DWI

Simms & Associates is widely regarded as one of the top personal injury law firms in the State of Alabama. The firm was founded in 1999 by lead attorn... (more)

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205-453-9700

608 37th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222

Joshua Paul Jones

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Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Specializing in Criminal Defense & Family Law.

Joshua Paul Jones is a knowledgeable trial attorney with over seven years of courtroom experience. Mr. Jones started his own law firm in 2011 after pr... (more)

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800-261-8940

One Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243

Michael Paul Russ

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury

Michael Russ is a practicing lawyer in the state of Alabama. Attorney Russ received his J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law in 2017. The Premier... (more)

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800-694-1510

P.O. Box 55002, Birmingham, AL 35255

Jason Alexander Stoves

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Criminal, Traffic, Immigration, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

General Practice Law Firm practicing in the areas of Business Services, Civil Litigation, Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Probate.... (more)

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800-818-9390

4 Office Park Cir, Birmingham, AL 35223

Louis James Willie

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Lawsuit & Dispute, Estate

Louis James Willie III is an attorney, consultant, and former TV producer. Willie is the son of former Booker T. Washington Insurance Company execu... (more)

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205-326-4146

2112 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Gary Richardson Jr.

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Accident & Injury, Criminal, Divorce & Family Law

Attorney Gary Richardson, Jr. is a native of Birmingham, AL. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Stillman College. Gary earned an Arm... (more)

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205-903-7314

3720 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Julian Mardel Hendrix

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Probate

Julian Hendrix is a practicing lawyer in the state of Alabama. Attorney Hendrix received his J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law.

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800-689-2871

P.O. Box 856, Fairfield, AL 35064

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Criminal, Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury, Personal Injury

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205-665-4357

725 West Street, Montevallo, AL 35115

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LEGAL TERMS

JURY NULLIFICATION

A decision by the jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. Jury nullification has always been an option for ... (more...)

A decision by the jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. Jury nullification has always been an option for juries in England and the United States, although judges will prevent a defense lawyer from urging the jury to acquit on this basis. Nullification was evident during the Vietnam war (when selective service protesters were acquitted by juries opposed to the war) and currently appears in criminal cases when the jury disagrees with the punishment--for example, in 'three strikes' cases when the jury realizes that conviction of a relatively minor offense will result in lifetime imprisonment.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY (D.A.)

A lawyer who is elected to represent a state government in criminal cases in a designated county or judicial district. A D.A.'s duties typically include reviewi... (more...)

A lawyer who is elected to represent a state government in criminal cases in a designated county or judicial district. A D.A.'s duties typically include reviewing police arrest reports, deciding whether to bring criminal charges against arrested people and prosecuting criminal cases in court. The D.A. may also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys. In some states a District Attorney may be called a Prosecuting Attorney, County Attorney or State's Attorney. In the federal system, the equivalent to the D.A. is a United States Attorney. The country has many U.S. Attorneys, each appointed by the President, who supervise regional offices staffed with prosecutors called Assistant United States Attorneys.

ARREST

A situation in which the police detain a person in a manner that, to any reasonable person, makes it clear she is not free to leave. A person can be 'under arre... (more...)

A situation in which the police detain a person in a manner that, to any reasonable person, makes it clear she is not free to leave. A person can be 'under arrest' even though the police have not announced it; nor are handcuffs or physical restraint necessary. Questioning an arrested person about her involvement in or knowledge of a crime must be preceded by the Miranda warnings if the police intend to use the answers against the person in a criminal case. If the arrested person chooses to remain silent, the questioning must stop.

EAVESDROPPING

Listening to conversations or observing conduct which is meant to be private, typically by using devices that amplify sound or light, such as stethoscopes or bi... (more...)

Listening to conversations or observing conduct which is meant to be private, typically by using devices that amplify sound or light, such as stethoscopes or binoculars. The term comes from the common law offense of listening to private conversations by crouching under the windows or eaves of a house. Nowadays, eavesdropping includes using electronic equipment to intercept telephone or other wire communications, or radio equipment to intercept broadcast communications. Generally, the term 'eavesdropping' is used when the activity is not legally authorized by a search warrant or court order; and the term 'surveillance' is used when the activity is permitted by law. Compare electronic surveillance.

AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Circumstances that increase the seriousness or outrageousness of a given crime, and that in turn increase the wrongdoer's penalty or punishment. For example, th... (more...)

Circumstances that increase the seriousness or outrageousness of a given crime, and that in turn increase the wrongdoer's penalty or punishment. For example, the crime of aggravated assault is a physical attack made worse because it is committed with a dangerous weapon, results in severe bodily injury or is made in conjunction with another serious crime. Aggravated assault is usually considered a felony, punishable by a prison sentence.

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or j... (more...)

Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or jury may infer that the person committed the crime.

PLEA

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usual... (more...)

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usually entered when charges are formally brought (at arraignment).

CAPITAL CASE

A prosecution for murder in which the jury is also asked to decide if the defendant is guilty and, if he is, whether he should be put to death. When a prosecuto... (more...)

A prosecution for murder in which the jury is also asked to decide if the defendant is guilty and, if he is, whether he should be put to death. When a prosecutor brings a capital case (also called a death penalty case), she must charge one or more 'special circumstances' that the jury must find to be true in order to sentence the defendant to death. Each state (and the federal government) has its own list of special circumstances, but common ones include multiple murders, use of a bomb or a finding that the murder was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.

CRIMINAL LAW

Laws written by Congress and state legislators that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. By contrast, civil laws are not p... (more...)

Laws written by Congress and state legislators that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. By contrast, civil laws are not punishable by imprisonment. In order to be found guilty of a criminal law, the prosecution must show that the defendant intended to act as he did; in civil law, you may sometimes be responsible for your actions even though you did not intend the consequences. For example, civil law makes you financially responsible for a car accident you caused but didn't intend.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Tyson v. Macon County Greyhound Park, Inc.

... Tyson contends that the Macon Circuit Court does not have subject-matter jurisdiction over an action seeking to enjoin the enforcement of criminal laws of the State of Alabama. We agree. The general rule is that a court may ...

Ex parte King

... gen., and Robin D. Scales and Cheairs Porter, asst. attys. gen., for respondents. Pamela W. Baschab, presiding judge, HW "Bucky" McMillan, Greg Shaw, A. Kelli Wise, and Samuel H. Welch, judges, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, as respondents. WOODALL, Justice. ...

Ex parte Brown

... 935 Brown appealed. The Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously affirmed Brown's conviction and sentence. ... For the reasons discussed below, we need not decide that issue to affirm the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals. I. Facts and Procedural History. ...

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AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES

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