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Anonymous v. Anonymous
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed
In The Family Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DR-18-XXXXXX
Summary: Client was a prominent business man in the Greater Birmingham
Community. He was charged with a (PFA) Protection From Abuse Order.
Disposition: After an investigation of the facts by our team, the case
was ultimately dismissed prior to trial.
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Barry Steve Snider v. SAIA Motor Freight
- Workers' Compensation
Mid Six-Figure Settlement
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Summary: Client was a dock worker and unloaded trucks as a part of his
job. One day he fell out a truck and hurt his neck. The employee had multiple
surgeries on his heck and two plates in his neck. The case was considered
a (PTD) permanent total disability case.
Disposition: Client received mid six figure settlement and retired.
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Blair v. Blair
- Family Law
Judgment for mother plus attorney fees.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DR-2006-x26
Summary: My client, the mother, filed a post-minority petition for college
expenses of the minor child of the parties. The father had an income 5
times that of the mother. The child testified that she had applied for
school grants and scholarships. A bench trial was held and the court ruled
in favor of the mother. The court ordered the father to pay college tuition
costs for the minor child at the state rate, excluding any grants or scholarships
the minor child was awarded.
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Burton v. Burton
- Family Law
Verdict for Mother.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DR-96-2544.02-RAF
Summary: Father filed a Petition seeking to gain
custody of minor child. My office represented the mother against tremendous odds
and a father that had unlimited resources. After a day and a half trial,
the trial court ruled for my client, the mother, to retain custody of
her minor child. Additionally, the father was held in contempt of court
and ordered to serve eight days in jail for contempt and pay all attorney
fees associated with representing the mother.
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Charles M. Saunders v. Quality Trailer Products
$150,000.00 in Compensation
In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CV-2016-XXX031
Summary: Client was an over-the-road truck driver and hurt his right shoulder
while preparing a load. The client had shoulder and neck surgery due to
his on the job injury.
Disposition: Client received compensation in the amount of $150,000.00.
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Charles M. Saunders v. Quality Trailer Products
$150,000.00 Compensation
In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CV-2016-XXX031
Summary: Client was an over-the-road truck driver and hurt his right shoulder
while preparing a load. The client had shoulder and neck surgery due to
his on the job injury.
Disposition: Client received compensation in the amount of $150,000.00.
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Christopher Hallmon v. John H. Quinlan
- Workers' Compensation
$42,054.41 Settlement & Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Settlement
Summary: Client was injured on the job when a crane operator let a crane
slip and injure the right pinky of client. The company admitted fault
as a compensable workers’ compensation claim. My client had a 4%
injury to his right hand.
Disposition: Client received settlement and compensation of $42,054.41.
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City of Adamsville v. Ritben Patel
- Criminal Law
Count Case was dismissed; Nolle Prossed
Case No.: 2009-480
Prosecutor: United States Attorney
Summary: Client originally pled guilty in 2009 to theft of property third
degree. Upon review of the case, I filed a Rule 32 Petition and had the
conviction set aside. The Petition raised the issue that she was not aware
of the collateral consequences of a guilty plea as it relates to deportation.
The Petitioner was not aware of Padilla v. Kentucky, 130 S. Ct. 1473 (2010)
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City of Alexander City v. L. Baker
- Criminal Law
Not Guilty.
Summary: My client was charged with Domestic Violence after filing for
divorce. A bench trial was held in Alexander City Municipal Court and
my client was found not guilty. Often, a client is wrongfully charged
with some act of domestic violence in a divorce action to try and gain
the upper hand in divorce settlement negotiations.
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City of Argo v. Michael Moore
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed prior to trial.
In the Circuit Court of St. Clair, Alabama
CC-17-168
Summary: The client was charged with Reckless Endangerment,
Code of Alabama, 1975, 13A-6-24, of firing a weapon at a car.
Disposition: Case dismissed prior to trial.
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City of Brookside, Alabama v. T. Holiday
- Criminal Law
Summary: Client was charged possession of marijuana.
Disposition: Case dismissed, client received Youthful Offender.
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City of Hoover v. C. Howell
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed
In the Municipal Court of Hoover, Alabama
Case No.: 2017-1570;1571
Summary: Client was parked in a car in parking lot in the City of Hoover.
A police officer approached the car and indicated he could smell marijuana.
My client was charged with Possession of Marijuana, 13A-12-213 and Possession
Drug Paraphernalia, 13A-12-260. At the preliminary hearing the case was
dismissed.
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City of Hoover v. D. Mazur
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed
In the Municipal Court of Hoover, Alabama
Case No.: 2017-1568;1569
Summary: Client was parked in a car in parking lot in the City of Hoover.
A police officer approached the car and indicated he could smell marijuana.
My client was charged with Possession of Marijuana, 13A-12-213 and Possession
Drug Paraphernalia, 13A-12-260. At the preliminary hearing the case was
dismissed.
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Court Case was dismissed; Nolle Prossed
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
Case No.: MC-2011
Summary: My client was charged with public intoxication and disorderly
conduct for a faulty traffic stop in which Mr. White was a passenger in a car.
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E Ash v. M. Williams
- Workers' Compensation
Case Dismissed.
In the District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DC-2016-942
Summary: My client, Williams, was being sued for $5,000.00 for a breach
of contract claim related to interior design work performed by the Plaintiff.
In this case the Plaintiff did not have a contract for the work, filed
a frivolous complaint and in the end the case was dismissed. I am glad
we achieved a favorable result for my client. It is sad that in this litigious
society, anyone can pay a filing fee and file a lawsuit without merits.
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Fitzgerald (Ray) v. Fitzgerald
- Family Law
Trial won for the father
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DR-2005-1317.01-JAP
Summary: The parties were divorced in 2005 and the mother received legal
custody of the minor children and $15,000.00 cash as a property settlement.
In 2010, the father and my client filed a Petition to Modify the Divorce
Decree, reduce
child support and receive standard visitation with the minor child. The mother filed
a Petition for Rule Nisi and Counterclaim stating that the father had
never paid the $15,000.00 property settlement. The mother requested the
following relief: $15,000.00 plus interest, the father be held in criminal
and civil contempt of court and jailed, and attorney fees. The Trial was
held on March 8, 2001, and the trial court ordered the father standard
visitation with the minor child, reduced the amount of child support he
was required to pay and ruled that the he had paid the mother the $15,000.00
property settlement from the
Divorce Decree. The mother was not entitled to attorney fees.
Disposition: Trial won for the father, won reduced child support, awarded
standard visitation, and he did not have to pay $15,000.00.
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J. Hardwick v. Watkins Trucking Co. Inc.
- Workers' Compensation
$172,250.00 and Social Security Disability
Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama
CV-2016-xxx297
Summary: client was a truck driver and hurt his lower back in an on the
job accident. He had three back surgeries and physical therapy for more
than two years. The case was settled for $172,250.00.
Disposition: Client received $172,250.00 and is applying for Social Security
Disability
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Jeremy Wade Umphrey v. State of Alabama
- Criminal Law
Client will be re-sentenced and out
In the Circuit Court of Criminal Appeals, Alabama
CR-2015-1129
Summary: My office was retained to represent the client on appeal. Jeremy
Wade Umphrey was convicted of manslaughter, § 13 A-6-3, Ala. Code
1975, and second-degree assault, see § 13A-6-21, Ala. Code 1975.
Umphrey was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, split to serve
5 years’ imprisonment followed by 5 years of probation on the manslaughter
conviction and to 5 years’ imprisonment on the assault
Initially, we note that, although Umphrey’s 15-year base sentence
is well within the allowable limit for a Class B felony, the manner in
which Umphrey’s sentence is split is illegal. See, e.g.. Warwick
v. State. 843 So. 2d 832, 833 (Ala. Crim. App. 2002). “‘Matters
concerning unauthorized sentences are jurisdictional,’ Hunt v. State.
659 So. 2d 998, 999 (Ala. Crim. App. 1994); therefore, we may take notice
of an illegal sentence at any time.” Austin v. State. 864 So. 2d
1115,1117 (Ala. Crim. App. 2003).
As noted above, the circuit court split the 15-year sentence and ordered
Umphrey to serve 5 years. Section 15-18-8(a)(l), Ala. Code 1975, provides:
“(a) When a defendant is convicted of an offense, other than a sex
offense involving a child as defined in Section 15-20A-4(26), that constitutes
a Class A or Class B felony offense, and receives a sentence of 20 years
or less in any court having jurisdiction to try offenses against the State
of Alabama and the judge presiding over the case is satisfied that the
ends of justice and the best interests of the public as well as the defendant
will be served thereby, he or she may order: “(1) That a defendant
convicted of a Class A or Class B felony be confined in a prison, jail-type
institution, or treatment institution for a period not exceeding three
years in cases where the imposed sentence is not more than 15 years, and
that the execution of the remainder of the sentence be suspended notwithstanding
any provision of the law to the contrary and that the defendant be placed
on probation for such period and upon such terms as the court deems best.”
(Emphasis added).
Thus, we remand this cause to the circuit court with instructions for that
court to resentence Umphrey in accordance with § 15-18-8(a)(l), Ala.
Code 1975, which allows no more than a 3-year term of confinement, or,
if it determines not to apply the split sentence act, to reinstate the
full 15 year term of imprisonment. See Berry v. State. 698 So. 2d 225,226-27
(Ala. Crim. App. 1996).
The circuit court shall take all necessary action to see that the circuit
clerk makes due return to this Court at the earliest possible time and
within 42 days after the date this order is issued. The return to remand
shall include a transcript of the new sentencing hearing and the new,
written sentencing order.
REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
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Jim Broiller v. D. Duncan
- Workers' Compensation
Judgment in favor of client.
In the District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DC-2017-904474
Summary: Interesting case related to Bitcoin technology. My client and
the Defendant had transacted over the course of a year close to $30,000.00
in Bitcoin. My client would pay the Defendant money in exchange to receive
Bitcoin as a currency. The Defendant did not pay my client approximately
$6,000.00 in the last transaction that resulted in this case being filed
for breach of contract.
Disposition: Judgment in favor of client. I anticipate there will be many
cases in the future related to Bitcoin exchange.
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P. McPhail v. City of Hueytown, et. al.
- General Civil
Case Dismissed
United States District court for the Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: 04-1221
Summary: My client filed a Civil Right’s lawsuit, 42 U.S.C. 1983,
against the City of Hueytown and several police officers for the negligence,
and abuse that occurred during a traffic stop. The case was settled for
an undisclosed amount of money.
Disposition: Client received compensation and the case was dismissed.
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Richard M. Heisler v. Robbie D. Woods, Inc.
- Workers' Compensation
Sex-Figure Settlement
Summary: This is a Worker’s Compensation case that resulted in a
good outcome for the client. Client was an over-the-road truck driver
for Robbie D. Woods, Inc. My client slipped and fell from his truck injuring
his shoulder, arm and hip. The employee had multiple surgeries to his
shoulder and hand.
Disposition: Client received a six-figure settlement and retired.
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Shirley Scroggins v. Jeff Barron
- General Civil
Case won and affirmed on appeal.
Cite as: Barron v. Scroggins, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)
Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: CV-183393
Summary: Ms. Scroggins, my client, filed a Petition for her mother’s
Will to be probated in Jefferson County. Barron, the grandson, filed a
cross-petition to probate the Will in another county and to serve as executor
of the estate. A trial was conducted in Jefferson County Probate Court.
The trial court concluded that the Will should be probated in Jefferson
County, and that Barron had been self-dealing money from his grandmother’s
estate. Additionally, Barron had to repay approximately $54,000 to the
Estate of Marian E. Hawkins. The case was appealed and the Court of Civil
Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision.
Disposition: Trial Verdict for Scroggins. Case won and affirmed on appeal.
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Smith v. Smith
- Family Law
Client happy and ready to start a new life.
In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DR-18-XXXXXX
Summary: Client and spouse had been married for 13 years and had two children
together. The Wife worked but the Husband was the primary head of household.
The Wife received $25,000.00 in alimony, $50% of a 401(K) account worth,
$37,500.00, and 50% of the Husband’s retirement account for life.
Additionally she received all household items and two vehicles.
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Stanbridge v. Stanbridge
- Family Law
Alimony Received
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DR-2010-1811
Summary: My client, wife and mother of three, was married for 24 years
and had primarily been a housewife. Upon being retained to represent my
client, and as a result of reviewing financial records, and planning and
preparing the case for possible trial, I was able to secure an alimony
property settlement of $140,000.00 in cash over ten years and all equity
from the sale of the marital home.
Disposition: Received $140,000 alimony over ten years and all equity in
the marital home.
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State of Alabama v. Anonymous
- Criminal Law
State of Alabama v. Anonymous
In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case Number: CC-2018-XXXX
Summary: Client had two previous DUI arrests and convictions on his record
from the City of Birmingham. My office filed Petitions for Expungement
of Records and his cases were sealed. He is employed as a driver for FedEx
and it was important for his career and livelihood to have these case
removed from his criminal record.
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State of Alabama v. B. Wilson
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CC-2008-2443, 2444
Summary: Client was charged with Burglary Third Degree and Possession of
Burglar Tool’s
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State of Alabama v. C. Mathews
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DV-2008-963
Summary: My client, Mr. Mathews was charged with unlawfully possessing
a controlled substance. Mr. Mathews had one pill left in his glove box
from a prescription he was given many years ago. Evidence was admitted
at trial that he had a valid prescription for the controlled substance.
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State of Alabama v. Christopher Giraldo
- Criminal Law
Felony Count Dismissed
District Court of Mobile County, Alabama
Case Nos.: 2009-7896, 2009-7897, 2009-7987
Summary: Client was arrested at a traffic stop for speeding, expired tag,
no driver’s license, drug paraphernalia and
possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). At the preliminary hearing the state agreed to dismiss the
felony count and my client pled guilty to a misdemeanor for marijuana third
Disposition: The felony count was dismissed. Defendant pled to a misdemeanor
and a fine.
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State of Alabama v. Cynthia Martin
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
In the Circuit Court of Blount County, Alabama
DR-2016-499
Summary: Client was charged with DUI. Before trial, blood tests results
showed that my client was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs
at the time of the arrest.
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State of Alabama v. Gerald Moore
- Criminal Law
The case was summarily dismissed.
Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama
Case No.: 2009-136
Summary: My client was charged with Theft of Property for allegedly stealing
gas from a service station. After a hearing was held, the District Attorney
was not able to prove any evidence.
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State of Alabama v. J. Jones
- General Civil
Case dismissed.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CC-2011-4035
Summary: client was charged with Theft of Forged Instrument. Case dismissed
before trial.
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State of Alabama v. J. Reno
- General Civil
Case dismissed
Circuit Court of Jefferson County
Case No: 2011-4855
Summary: client was charged with Theft of Property 2nd Degree. The case
was dismissed before trial.
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State of Alabama v. J. Toles
- Criminal Law
Cases dismissed and FTA recalled.
In the District Court of Bibb County, Alabama
Case No.: TR-2016-1269; TR-12-1270, FTA
Summary: Client was charged with speeding and Driving with a Suspended
License. Client failed to show up for court initially and the court issued
a FTA Failure to Appear arrest warrant. The court dismissed all charges.
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State of Alabama v. John Omonigho
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
In the District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DC-2016-5031
Summary: client was charged with Domestic Violence, Third Degree, related
to a relationship with his spouse.
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State of Alabama v. L. Sabree
- General Civil
Case dismissed.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DC-2007-7991
Summary: Client was charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument. The
case was dismissed before trial.
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State of Alabama v. La Marsha Felder
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: 2009-9216
Summary: Client was charged with Burglary in the second degree which is
a Class B Felony, which carries a sentencing range of 2-20 years. At the
preliminary hearing the alleged victim changed her story and admitted
that she did not know who broke in her apartment.
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State of Alabama v. Lori Bryan
- Criminal Law
Not guilty on all counts.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case Nos.: CC-05-3172, 3173
Summary: Ms. Bryan was charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of
justice from a traffic stop. After the first trial resulted in a hung
jury, the second trial found Ms. Bryan not guilty of resisting arrest
and obstruction of justice.
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State of Alabama v. Odell Larkins
- Criminal Law
The case was dismissed.
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: 2010-1636
Summary: Client was charged with Fraudulent Use of Credit/ Debit Card,
a Class C Felony and carries a sentencing range of 1 year and 1 day to
10 years in prison. At the preliminary hearing, the alleged victim confessed
that it was a domestic dispute and my client did not fraudulently use
any debit or credit card.
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State of Alabama v. Preston Setturlund
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
In the District Court of Walker County, Alabama
DC-2016-900629
Summary: Client was falsely accused of Domestic Violence, Third Degree,
related to a relationship with his girlfriend.
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State of Alabama v. R. Hirth
- General Civil
Case dismissed.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
DC-2009-9905
Summary: Client was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The case was dismissed because the client had documentation to prove the
medication was prescribed by his physician.
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State of Alabama v. R. M.
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DC-2016-11809
Summary: Client was charged with harassing communications. The case was
dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
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State of Alabama v. R. S. Hodgin
- Criminal Law
Case Reduced
In the Circuit Court of Pickens County, Alabama
Case No.: CC-2017-159; 160
Summary: Client was charged and Indicted with Strangulation Domestic Violence,
13A-6-122, a Class B Felony, which carries a sentencing range of 2-20
years. The case was reduced to misdemeanor assault.
Disposition. State agreed to reduce case to Misdemeanor Assault, 1 year,
unsupervised probation.
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State of Alabama v. Sara Fondren
- Criminal Law
Cases Dismissed
In the District Court of St. Clair County, Alabama
DC-2016-615;616
Summary: Client was charged with two counts of Domestic Violence, Third
Degree, related to a family sibling.
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State of Alabama v. Sharonda Smith
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed, Expungement to follow
In the District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DC-2016-12348
Summary: Our client was charged with Theft of Property from a Sam’s
Club store. Upon a preliminary hearing the case was dismissed and we will
expunge the client’s record.
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State of Alabama v. W. Riley
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed.
Summary: client was charged with Obstruction of Justice and Providing False
Identity. The case was dismissed after the preliminary hearing.
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State of Alabama vs. Markisha Cunningham
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed, Charges Dropped.
In the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
CC-2016-2610
Summary: My client was charged with Assault, Second degree, 13A-6-21, Code
of Alabama and Harassment, 13A-11-8, Code of Alabama. The alleged victim
made up a story that was fiction and not credible. The state dismissed
the case before we began to strike a jury. The state did not believe they
could get a conviction in the case.
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State of Alabama vs. Markisha Cunningham
- Criminal Law
Case Dismissed, Charges Dropped.
In the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
CC-2016-2610
Summary: My client was charged with Assault, Second degree, 13A-6-21,
Code of Alabama and Harassment, 13A-11-8,
Code of Alabama. The alleged victim made up a story that was fiction and not credible.
The state dismissed the case before we began to strike a jury. The state
did not believe they could get a conviction in the case.
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Terry H. Donaldson v. Automotive Investments, Inc.
- Workers' Compensation
Terry H. Donaldson v. Automotive Investments, Inc.
In the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama
Case Number: CV-2017-900953
Summary: This is a Worker’s Compensation case that resulted in a
good outcome for the client. Client was a mechanic for 30 years for the
same company. He had serious injuries to his neck and Carpal Tunnel on
both arms. From the outset the company denied the claim. My office filed
suit and after medical records were reviewed and my client deposed, the
claim was picked up by the insurance company. The case settled for $155,000.00.
My client retired and received disability on his first claim.
Disposition: Client received $155,000.00 and is on social security disability.
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The Home Care Connection, LLC v. J. Charrani
- Family Law
Judgment for Plaintiff.
District Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.: DV-2015-902627
Summary: The Plaintiff, The Home Care Connection, LLC is a business that
provides labor services in the staffing industry. The Plaintiff executed
a contract with the Defendant. The contract expressly includes a penalty
clause for hiring employees outside of the service agreement provided
on behalf of the Plaintiff for a period of one year.
The Plaintiff sued for breach of contract and recovered a judgment in the
amount of $3,000.00 plus $1,000.00 attorney’s fees and costs of court.
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United States v. Marvin Hamilton
- Criminal Law
$15,000 fine dismissed. Probation revoked.
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: CR-97-416-JJJ-PWG
Summary: The main issue for probation revocation was Hamilton’s failure
to pay his fine of $15,000. During Hamilton’s sentencing hearing
in 1997, Judge Hancock stated that if Hamilton could not pay the fine,
the court would readdress the issue at a later date. I was able to subpoena
the 1997 Sentencing Transcript from archives as evidence to show the court
its earlier remarks. The court dismissed the fine against Hamilton for
his lack of ability to pay. Hamilton was revoked for other issues.
Disposition: $15,000 fine dismissed. Probation revoked for other issues.
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United States v. Mikayelyan
- Criminal Law
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: CR-07-66-RDP-TMP
Prosecutor: United States Attorney
Summary: My client was a Russian Armenian. Mr. Mikayelyan and two co-defendants
were charged by the Grand Jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Alabama with a four count Indictment which charged the following:
Count One, Conspiracy, 18 U.S.C. 371; Count Two, Fraud and Related Activity
in Connection with Access Devices, 18 U.S.C. 1029(a)(3); Count Three,
Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices, 18 U.S.C.
1029(a)(4) and Count Four, Forfeiture, 18 U.S.C. 982(a)(2)(B). The first
trial began on May 14, 2007. The trial went on for a week, after which
time, the trial ended in a hung jury on all counts for my client. Before
the trial began, one of the co-defendants entered a guilty plea to all
counts in their case and they received a four year sentence. The second
trial was scheduled to begin August of 2007. After another week long trial,
my client was found guilty.
Disposition: November of 2007, Mikayelyan was sentenced to a minimum term
of 18 months as to Counts One through Three, to be served concurrently.
This was a better result than his co-defendants received.
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United States v. S. Veralea-Manriquez
- Criminal Law
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: CR-10-62-AKK PWG
Summary: The charge my client was charged with was 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(5),
a crime regarding an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. At the
time my client was charged, he was a senior in high school and was taken
into INS custody for the duration of the case. Client entered a blind
plea to the charge and received a sentence of (7) month this time served
and released to INS custody.
Disposition: Sentenced to (7) months, time served and released to INS Custody
on August 3, 2010.
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United States v. Sharon Alexander
- Criminal Law
The most serious charge, was dismissed.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: CR-10-448-SLB-TMP
Prosecutor: United States Attorney
Summary: My client was charged by the Grand Jury in the U.S. District Court
for the Northern District of Alabama with a four count Indictment which
charged the following: Count One, 18 U.S.C. § 656 Theft, Embezzlement
by a Bank Officer; Count Two, 18 U.S.C. § 1344, Bank Fraud; Count
Three, 18 U.S.C. § 1028A, Aggravated Identity Theft; Count Four,
18 U.S.C. § 982 Criminal forfeiture.
Aggravated Identity theft, by statute, carries a mandatory sentence of
2 years which must be served consecutive to any other sentence.
Disposition: Count Two, the most serious charge, was dismissed, which carried
a mandatory 2 year consecutive sentence. My client pled to theft and bank
fraud and was sentenced to 12 months.
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United States v. Timothy Alexander Lowe
- Criminal Law
Case dismissed.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Case No.: 10-267-RDP-JEO
Summary: Client was charged with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1), which is a felon in
possession of a firearm. The government agents received information from a confidential informant
regarding my client possessing a firearm that was located in his vehicle.
The firearm was located during the course of a traffic stop. After much
discovery and requesting the name of the informant as it related to the
client’s defense, the government was unable to provide the name
of the informant. Therefore, the case was dismissed. My client was facing
a potential federal sentence of (10) years in federal prison.
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W. Bristow v. Bama Tilt, LLC
- Workers' Compensation
Settlement Recieved
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CV-2011-900535
Summary: My client, worked as a bar tender for Bama Tilt. One day at work
he was putting a new keg of beer in the cooler and felt a sharp pain in
his back. He informed his supervisor and requested treatment for his injury.
The injured worker went to the E.R. and had several treatments related
to his back. Additionally, his employer fired him after he sought
workers’ compensation benefits. We filed suit on his behalf requesting workers’ compensation
benefits and for Retaliatory discharge.
Disposition: The client received a settlement related to his worker’s
compensation claim. He also received a confidential settlement for his
wrongful termination, which was a very satisfied client.
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Williams v. Williams
- Family Law
In the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Dr-14-900283
Summary: Client was granted a divorce in 2014 and ordered to pay $8,000
a year as alimony for life. We were able prove through evidence to show
ex-wife was cohabitating with another person.
Disposition: Periodic alimony was terminated and will save the client $200,000
over 20 years.