Birmingham Felony Attorney
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When accused of a felony, an individual may be charged with a state crime, federal crime, or both. A felony is the most serious kind of crime and you may be at risk of severe penalties if convicted. For this reason, you should contact a qualified criminal defense attorney as soon as you know you are under suspicion or if you have been arrested. At Ingram Law, our Birmingham felonies lawyer defends clients charged with serious crimes.
If you have been charged with a felony, call our firm at(205) 335-2640 for immediate assistance.
What are Alabama’s Felony Classifications?
In Alabama, as in most other states, felony crimes are divided by classification, including Class A, Class B, and Class C felonies. Depending on the specific crime and other circumstances, you may be facing severe consequences. Any felony has a serious and lasting impact on your life, so you should make sure you have an attorney to provide a strong defense.
Our law firm represents clients accused of all types of felonies, including:
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Class A – Crimes considered Class A felonies include murder, rape, kidnapping in the first degree, burglary, or trafficking heroin or cocaine. This type of felony is punishable by life imprisonment or a definite term ranging from 10 to 99 years and a fine of up to $60,000.
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Class B – This category includes criminal offenses such as domestic violence in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, vehicular homicide, and discharge of a gun in an occupied building or vehicle. This type of felony is punishable by a prison sentence between two and 20 years, and a fine of up to $30,000.
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Class C – Offenses in this category include forgery, identity theft, fraud, theft of property, possession of a forged instrument, and shoplifting. This type of felony is punishable by a prison sentence between 366 days and 10 years, and a fine of up to $15,000.
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Class D – This category includes crimes such as drug possession and theft of property worth between over $500 and less than $1,500. This type of felony is punishable by a prison sentence between 366 days and five years, and a fine of up to $7,500.
If a gun or any other deadly weapon is used during the commission of a felony or the felony is a sex crime involving a child, the minimum sentence is 10 years of Class B or C felonies and 20 years for Class A felonies. When it comes to a felony hate crime, the minimum sentence is 18 months for Class D felonies, two years for Class C felonies, 10 years for Class B felonies, and 15 years for Class A felonies.
Keep in mind, some felonies may result in a split sentence, meaning part of the term is spent behind bars while the rest is spent on probation. While a judge may order a split sentence for Class A, B, and C felonies, a defendant must receive a split sentence for Class C and D felonies, unless they have been sentenced to pretrial diversion, convicted of a sex crime, or have previously been convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony.
If you are facing felony charges, hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer should be a top priority. Attorney Joseph Ingram can defend your rights throughout the process and prepare and present a solid defense in court.
Help is Available When You Need It
When arrested for a felony, it is essential that you exercise your right to an attorney. It is never advisable to answer questions or make a statement without first consulting with a Birmingham felonies attorney. Our team is available 24 hours a day to respond to your call.
Please contact our firm at (205) 335-2640 to get started on your case.
What Makes Ingram Law Unique?
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Proven Results
Attorney Ingram is a Former District Attorney and has a successful track record.
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Accessibility
We are here for you. Attorney Ingram will travel to you.
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Experience
Attorney Ingram is a proven trial attorney with years of experience.
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Availability
We are always available to take your call. Contact us 24/7.
