Baldwin County Attorney Accuses DA’s Office of ‘Judge Shopping’ in Court Filing
A Baldwin County defense attorney says the District Attorney's Office is improperly picking judges for criminal cases, a practice she denies.
Prosecutors Seek to Revoke Bond of Former Vet Charged in Fatal Mobile Crash
Mobile prosecutors moved to revoke bond for a former veterinarian charged with murder after a second crash raised new questions about his release conditions.
Mobile Rape Case Ends in Hung Jury, Retrial Ordered
A Mobile County jury deadlocked 11-to-1 after two tense days of deliberation, forcing a mistrial and a new trial date in a midtown assault case.
Foley Man to Pay Restitution as Charge Dropped in Gulf Shores Hotel Robbery
A Foley man's felony theft charge in a Gulf Shores hotel robbery will be dropped once he pays restitution under a deal with Baldwin County prosecutors.
Baldwin County Judge Grants Youthful Offender Status in Case Tied to Wood Family Investigation
A Mobile man linked to a long-running Baldwin County sex abuse investigation was granted youthful offender status in a closed-door hearing.
Probation Revoked for Man Accused in String of Attacks Near USA Campus
A man accused of attacking two women near the University of South Alabama had his probation revoked and awaits trial in jail.
Elberta Man Facing $1 Million Bond Seeks Reduction After Marijuana Bust
An Elberta man held on a $1 million bond after a marijuana growing operation was found at his home sought a reduction to $25,000.
Alabama Supreme Court Declines New Hearing in Eight Mile Abuse Case, Chief Justice Dissents
Alabama's high court denied a new hearing for an Eight Mile man convicted of sexual abuse, prompting a pointed dissent from the chief justice.
Ethics Trial of Suspended Judge Herman Thomas Pushed Back as Prosecutors Step Aside
Attorneys for the Alabama attorney general withdrew from the Judicial Inquiry Commission's case against suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas, prompting a request to delay his ethics trial.
Anonymous Lawyer Launches Website to Cover Mobile Trials the Papers Miss
An unidentified attorney writing as 'Publius' announced a new website, alabamacourt.org, promising firsthand coverage and legal analysis of Mobile-area trials that newspapers no longer report.