Promoting Prison Contraband

At The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., we have a profound understanding of the legal intricacies surrounding the crime of Promoting Prison Contraband. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, we are adept at interpreting and applying the Code of Alabama (1975) § 13A-10-36, the legislation that outlines this specific offense. Our Birmingham prison contraband defense attorney will help defend your rights today!

The crime of Promoting Prison Contraband involves the introduction of unauthorized items into a correctional facility. This act is considered a serious offense, and the consequences can be severe. To better understand this, it’s essential to examine the elements of the crime:

• A person is guilty of promoting prison contraband if:
• He or she intentionally introduces or possesses any contraband in a detention facility.
• He or she provides, obtains, or possesses contraband with the intent to deliver it to a person confined in a detention facility.

There are varying degrees of the crime of promoting prison contraband. The first degree, a Class C felony, is when the contraband item is a dangerous instrument or weapon. The second degree, a Class A misdemeanor, involves any other type of contraband.

The Second degree of this crime is much more common for those who are not in prison already. It usually is charged when a person is arrested for another crime and happens to have contraband like drugs or a weapon that they did not tell police about before arriving at the jail. This allows a very difficult situation to become much worse.

With our 25 years of experience, The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., has helped many clients counter charges of promoting prison contraband. We employ a number of defenses based on the circumstances of the case.

• Lack of Knowledge: One common defense is asserting that the defendant was unaware that they were in possession of contraband items.
• Lack of Intent: It may also be argued that the defendant had no intent to deliver the contraband to a person confined in a detention facility.
• Wrongly Accused: In some cases, a defendant may have been wrongly identified or falsely accused, and these instances require a rigorous defense to establish innocence.

Each case is unique, and the potential defenses are specific to the circumstances surrounding the crime. It is essential to have a competent, experienced legal team by your side, such as The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., to navigate these complexities.

Our firm has a solid track record of successfully defending clients accused of promoting prison contraband. We have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience over our 25 years in practice. We are relentless in our pursuit of justice for our clients.

Don’t let a charge of promoting prison contraband derail your life. With 25 years of experience, The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., is well-equipped to help you through this challenging time, providing robust defenses tailored to your specific case.

Reach out to us today at (205) 823-7233 to discuss your case and learn how our 25 years of experience can work for you. At The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., your defense is our priority.