Alabama’s criminal justice process usually involves arrest, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment, arraignment, pretrial motions, plea bargaining, trial, sentencing, and potential appeals. In murder defense cases, the stakes are especially high. This underscores the value of a local attorney skilled in the defense of individuals facing murder charges.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can safeguard a defendant’s rights and interests throughout this process while pursuing a tailored legal strategy seeking to minimize negative consequences of a charge or conviction. A defense attorney may pursue reduction or dismissal of charges, as applicable to the details of a given case.

At The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC in Birmingham, we can review your case during a free case evaluation.