Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law
The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony.
crime and punishment
House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches
Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties.
House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police
Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation.
Mathew Miller sentenced to 600 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children
Miller, who lived in Tuscaloosa, was charged in a 20-count indictment and convicted in October 2019.
Vestavia doctor sentenced to 30 years for producing child porn
A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison.
Parole hearings in Alabama will resume today after a two month suspension of hearings
Monday, State Pardons and Paroles director Judge Charlie Graddick said at a news conference that he speaks for the public by encouraging that actions taken regarding violent offenders be reviewed very carefully. “Foremost, inmates do not have an innate right to be paroled, they must earn such a privilege,” Graddick told reporters. “Parole consideration dates … Continued
Ivey offers condolences to Kamille’s family
Tuesday, the worst fears of the people of Alabama were realized when the body of 3-year old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was found discarded in a dumpster at a landfill. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey mourned with the rest of the people of Alabama for the young girl whose life was taken by savage violence by persons … Continued
State executes Michael Brandon Samra
Thursday, the State of Alabama executed Michael Brandon Samra for participating in the 1997 quadruple murder of Randy Duke, Dedra Mims Hunt and her six and seven-year-old daughters, Chelisa and Chelsea. Following the execution, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) released a statement: “For more than 20 years, the loved ones of Randy, Dedra and her … Continued
Brooks voted against bipartisan criminal justice reform
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted “No” on S. 756, the First Step Act of 2018. Rep. Brooks says that the legislation releases violent criminals from prison early, making Americans less safe and more likely to be victims of violent crimes and drug overdoses. “The Senate version of the First Step Act is a step backward,” … Continued
Possession of cannabidiol is still illegal in Alabama with few exceptions
Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Marshall (R), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Office of Prosecution Services and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences issued public guidance on Alabama law concerning possession of cannabidiol (CBD). This guidance comes in response to a growing number of inquiries about increasing sales of CBD around the state. The legislature … Continued