When facing capital murder charges in Alabama, you need attorneys with specialized experience and unwavering dedication to your case. Our Birmingham defense team approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, developing comprehensive strategies tailored to your specific circumstances. We understand what’s at stake and stand ready to protect your rights through every phase of Alabama’s complex capital trial process.
Experienced Defense for Capital Murder Charges
Capital murder is the most serious criminal charge in Alabama, carrying life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty. If you or a loved one is facing capital murder charges, securing an experienced capital murder defense lawyer is critical. At JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice, we provide aggressive legal representation to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome.
What Qualifies as Capital Murder in Alabama?
Under Alabama Code § 13A-5-40, capital murder involves intentional homicide with one or more aggravating circumstances, including:
Murder committed during another violent felony, such as:
First-degree robbery or attempted robbery
First-degree burglary
Kidnapping
Rape or sodomy
Murder of a law enforcement officer
Murder of a victim under 14 years old
Multiple homicides committed during the same act
Murder committed using a deadly weapon while the victim was in a vehicle
Murder committed from a moving vehicle (drive-by shooting)
Penalties for Capital Murder in Alabama
A capital murder conviction carries the harshest penalties under Alabama law:
Death penalty (if aggravating circumstances apply under § 13A-5-49)
Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole
Juvenile Offenders: If the defendant was under 18 at the time of the offense, they cannot receive the death penalty. Instead, a judge may sentence them to life with the possibility of parole.
The Capital Murder Trial Process
Capital murder cases involve a two-phase trial process:
Guilt Phase – The jury determines whether the defendant is guilty of capital murder.
Penalty Phase – If convicted, the same jury hears additional evidence to decide between life without parole or the death penalty.
Defense attorneys must present mitigating evidence to argue against the death penalty.
Defense Strategies for Capital Murder Charges
Our legal team at JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice builds a strategic defense based on:
Challenging Evidence – Investigating forensic flaws, DNA testing errors, and questionable witness testimony.
Self-Defense Claims – Arguing the accused acted lawfully to protect themselves or others.
Mistaken Identity – Highlighting unreliable eyewitness accounts or improper law enforcement procedures.
Suppressing Illegally Obtained Evidence – Identifying constitutional violations that could lead to evidence being thrown out.
Mental Health & Mitigation Strategies – If applicable, presenting evidence of diminished capacity or mental illness
Why Choose JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice?
Facing capital murder charges requires immediate legal action. Contact JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice today for a confidential consultation. Our capital murder defense lawyers in Birmingham, AL will aggressively fight for your rights and work toward the strongest possible defense.
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