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| New Alabama Law Changes Sentence Options for Nonviolent Offenders |
| By U-Wire |
| Published: 10/15/2001 |
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Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman has signed a law that could lead to early release for state prisoners who committed nonviolent crimes. Inmates serving life sentences for nonviolent crimes such as burglary, writing bad checks and selling drugs, may benefit from the law. The plan would allow convicts, with the approval of the sentencing judge, to have a chance to appear before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The plan passed the Legislature overwhelmingly during the special session, but Attorney Gen. Pill Pryor said he is against the plan. Pryor objected to the bill because it doesn't define exactly who will be considered a violent offender, Smith said. Supporters of the bill claim it would relieve taxpayers and overcrowded prisons. |
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