Criminal Law Blog

We don’t just practice the law, we’re passionate about it. Read news and information written by experts at Sheffield and Lentine, P.C.

How Parents Can Prevent Snapchat Sexting

Not long ago, the only social media site that gave parents a scare was AOL chat rooms. These days, new […]

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Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer: 6 Things to Know

When you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to find representation early. The first few weeks after a charge can be […]

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Murder Charge Dismissed Against Richard Shahan

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office filed a motion in Jefferson County Circuit Court to dismiss the murder charge against Mr. Shahan, […]

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Sheffield and Lentine Lawyers Honored As Best In Birmingham

John Lentine and Christopher Daniel were honored as “Best Lawyers in Birmingham”  in both Criminal Defense and White Collar Criminal […]

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New Birmingham Initiatives Target Violent Crime

As prison populations soar and attempts to revitalize downtown are met with crime concerns, new Birmingham initiatives seek to address […]

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Alabama Prison Reform Bill Seeks to Reduce Recidivism and Overcrowding

This May, Governor Robert Bentley signed into law an historic criminal justice bill designed to send fewer nonviolent offenders to […]

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Birmingham Program Offers Support to Families of Defendants

When a loved one faces criminal charges, it isn’t always easy to know how to give them your support. A […]

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Mental Health Court Returns as Alternative to Jail

The Birmingham division of Jefferson County’s mental health court resumed this April, four years after funding cuts shut the program […]

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Doctors to Report Pregnant Women

Controversy erupted in the Alabama House Committee on Health this week… …over a bill presented that would require doctors to […]

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Criminal Record Expungement

New Law Gives Alabama Residents Opportunity to Expunge Criminal Records Many Alabama residents are now eligible to petition to have […]

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