How Alabama's definition of violent crime affects its justice system
Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.
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Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.
Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.
The bill would create a Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to create guidelines for considering parole decisions for the incarcerated.
The bill stems from the death of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Johnson last year.
Alabama is one of three in the nation that fully taxes groceries. Alabama Arise and the Alabama Policy Institute will lobby legislators to repeal it.