SB259 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. Beasley Senator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Felony offenders, certain defendants without prior felony conviction or youthful offender adjudication allowed to apply for special status as first offender under certain conditions, First Time Felony Offender Act

Description

This bill would allow judges upon a verdict or plea of guilty by a first time felony defendant charged with a crime other than capital murder, a Class A or B felony, a sex offense, or a Class C felony involving injury to a person, to defer further proceedings and place the defendant on probation as otherwise provided by law or sentence the defendant to a period of confinement not to exceed three years in a prison, jail-type, or treatment institution.

This bill would provide that if the defendant successfully completes the terms of probation, including any term of confinement ordered by the court, the defendant's case would be discharged and his or her criminal record would be sealed.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses