A North Alabama prosecutor says a legal gap uncovered in the courtroom led to a major change in state law, one aimed at protecting children.
) - A North Alabama prosecutor says a legal gap uncovered in the courtroom led to a major change in state law, one aimed at protecting children. Marshall County District Attorney Jennifer Bray says her office ran into a troubling issue last year.
A convicted sex offender with multiple prior child sexual abuse convictions in another state faced charges in Alabama, but only one of those convictions could be used in sentencing.The District Attorney’s Office worked with state lawmakers to draft a fix, and it passed during this year’s legislative session. “When a defendant is facing that, you could really get plea bargains or plea negotiations can take place that really allow some severe prison time and prevent it from having to go through trial again,” Bray said.Former Ft. Deposit mayor, city council candidate arrested by Alabama AG’s officeFormer Ft. Deposit mayor, city council candidate arrested by Alabama AG’s office‘Work Zone Safety Act’ signed into law by Gov. Ivey during Work Zone Awareness Week
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