Alabama Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Steven Eversole

An Alabama police officer was shot and killed last week.  Officer Eric Freeman was shot in the head after investigating a traffic accident in Huntsville, Alabama.  Officer Freeman approached Ken Shipp Jr. sitting by the street on a curb.  The police officer was going to arrest Mr. Shipp for driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Shipp stood up and shot Officer Freemen in the head instead.  Shipp is being charged with capital murder and is being held without bond in the Huntsville jail. 

Mr. Shipp had been arrested for a previous DUI and apparently thought it better to kill a police officer than spend a night in jail.  He has obvious mental issues.  Combined with alcohol these mental issues could call into question whether Mr. Shipp had the Mens Rea required for capital murder.  At least that's an Alabama criminal defense and DUI lawyer and attorney's two cents worth. 

My sincere condolences to the Freeman family. 

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Alabama DUI Client Testimonial

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Steven Eversole

A few weeks back a client received a DUI on Highway 280 in Birmingham, Alabama around 3:00 a.m.  The police officer cited blood shot eyes, slurred speech and he noted the suspect smelled of alcohol.  The officer then gave my client a standardized field sobriety test which, according to the cop, my client failed.  My Alabama DUI client was then taken into custody and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.  Once back at the station my client blew a .18 into a breathalyzer machine.  That is over twice the legal .08 blood alcohol limit in Alabama.  This was my client's second Alabama DUI conviction as well.  Upon the cases dismissal, my client turns to me and exclaims, "You are a life savior, thank you so much!" 

My former client literally skipped out of the courthouse and was so happy he wrote:

"Steven D. Eversole is one of the best DUI lawyers in Alabama.  He focuses his practice on Alabama Dui defense, walks you through the entire process, makes you comfortable, and then kicks ass in the courtroom.  If you can't afford to lose, do yourself a favor and call the Alabama Dui lawyers and attorneys at Eversole Law."  Former Client

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