Case Results
CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS
J.T. G. vs State of Alabama
Alabama
SUMMARY
Client had been convicted of drug trafficking and a gun charge when he was `19. My office filed a Petition with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. The hearing was held this week and it was a complete victory. The man was granted a full pardon with his voting and gun rights reinstated. Result: Victory Plant the Flag
Child custody case won! Plant the Flag!
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
01-DR-2022-xxx216.01
SUMMARY
My client was the father and was the non-custodial parent. The Mother in this case was accused of choking the child and being both physically and verbally abusive. My office filed a PFA Restraining Order and file for Full Custody of the minor child. After a year of litigation and depositions. The Father was awarded Sole Physical and legal custody of his son.
The case was dismissed on the first day of trial.
State of Alabama vs. Jeremy Shane Cobb
Circuit Court of Marshall County, Alabama
01-CC-2024-xx37
SUMMARY
The client was charged with Theft of Property, First Degree §13A-8-3, which is a Class B felony. The penalty range is 2-20 years in Alabama.
Case dismissed.
State of Alabama vs. Jeremy Shane Cobb
the Circuit Court of Marshall County, Alabama
CC-2024-000808
SUMMARY
The client was charged with Schedule 1 narcotics §13A-12-212(a)(1).
Case Dismissed.
The Municipal Court of Leeds, Alabama
City of Leeds vs. B. Pena
MC-2025-176
SUMMARY
Client was charged with Domestic Violence, Third degree, Assault 13A-6-132.
Case Dismissed.
In the Municipal Court of Leeds, Alabama
City of Leeds vs. B. Higdon
MC-2025-175
SUMMARY
Client was charged with Domestic Violence, Third Degree, Harassment, 13A-11-8.
GENERAL CIVIL CASE RESULTS
Shirley Scroggins v. Jeff Barron; Cite as: Barron v. Scroggins, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)
Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: CV-183393
SUMMARY
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.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Burton v. Burton
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-96-2544.02-RAF
SUMMARY
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.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Stanbridge v. Stanbridge
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-2010-1811
SUMMARY
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.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Fitzgerald (Ray) v. Fitzgerald
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-2005-1317.01-JAP
SUMMARY
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.
CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS
United States v. Marvin Hamilton
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Case No: CR-97-416-JJJ-PWG
SUMMARY
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.
CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS
State of Alabama v. Lori Bryan
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: CC-05-3172, 3173
SUMMARY
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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