Will Dismukes’ sisters urge judge not to consider father’s suicide as mitigating factor
"Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote.
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House approves bill to allow review of elder habitual felony offenders sentences
Many men have been serving life without parole for crimes committed in their youth that never physically harmed anybody.
Sentencing of former state Rep. Will Dismukes delayed to July
The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction.
Will Dismukes found guilty of first-degree theft of property
Because the jury found the state proved certain aggravating circumstances, Dismukes could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Ivey signs bill setting mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking
Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate.
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See recent postsLaKeith Smith should teach us all a lesson
LaKeith Smith was re-sentenced to 30 years for a murder he didn't commit. The outcome in a similar case was much different.
Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively
Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017.
Rep. Jim Hill talks prison reforms for upcoming session
Hill stands behind his philosophy that supervised release and risk assessment are crucial for public safety.
First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers
The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug.
Ivey urges voters to support “Aniah’s Law” on Election Day
The law would give judges the power to deny bail to people charged with first-degree offenses.