Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal
It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama.
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Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship
Hoyt assumes the judgeship position vacated by Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge Carmen Bosch who announced her retirement on June 4.
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St. Clair County’s Judge Phil Seay honored as trial judge of the year
Judge Seay’s legal career spans decades.
Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County
Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship.
Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial
Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial.
Lance Bell brings experience as lawyer and judge to Alabama Senate
Bell believes that more needs to be done to support law enforcement.
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See recent postsLegendary Alabamians: Howell Heflin
Most people who knew him well in Alabama and Washington simply referred to him as “Judge.”
Judge dismisses SPLC, ACLU challenge of judgeship transfer
Judge Jimmy B. Pool ruled the Legislature did not unlawfully delegate its authority in creating a commission to reallocate judicial resources.
SPLC and ACLU: Judgeship reallocation violated Alabama Constitution
The move comes after Tiara Young Hudson, a public defender and former judge, won the Democratic nomination during the May primaries.
Sebrina Martin says ex-husband manipulated children into making false claims
Sebrina Martin, the Democratic candidate for family court judge, released a statement Friday defending herself.