Birmingham, Alabama Criminal Defense Blog

Holidays are Tough

Posted by Michael P. Hanle  //  February 18, 2009

Why is it that the day after a holiday is such a pain in the butt? I am not referring to the inevitable hangover that many of you might be suffering from. I am referring to the choas that seems to develope when people have an extra day off. Monday was President's Day. A local, state and federal holiday. That means that the courts and schools were closed. I took the day off and spent time with my kids. We hiked down by the Cahaba River and generally had a good day. However, when I returned to work on Tuesday, the world had changed for the worse yet again. The stock market crashed (again) and clients would not stop calling with problems. Job security is nice, but it never fails. I just don't get it. Anyone out there have a... Keep Reading »

Mission Impossible - Atlanta, Georgia - The run continues

Posted by Michael P. Hanle  //  February 11, 2009

The Date: February 3, 2009 The Scene: United States District Court, Atlanta, Georgia The Mission: Get a probationary sentence for a career offender involved in an internet pharmacy conspiracy. The Results: Downward Variance of 8 levels. Three years probation. One happy client. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been working on the AUSA in an effort to secure his assistance in getting the District Court to grant a probationary sentence. Leading up the the sentencing, I continued to discuss probation with the Assistant U.S. Attorney. Never got him to agree with me, but never figured he would come right out and say so. Friday before sentencing. Client is getting nervous now. I am finally finished with my sentencing... Keep Reading »