Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft 3 counts robbery 1st degree alabama

[Alizure]

hello
I hope to find some answers here on the behalf of my brother. Hes had no prior convictions before this. My brother was arrested on 3 counts of robbery in the first degree. And is now in jail. This is happeneing in alabama. How long could he be put away for? Also is there any hope to him not serving that long. Seeing as how he's never been in trouble before. They say he had a gun. But when the police came to search his house .. no gun was found. only the clothes he was wearing during the robberys. the rest of the money he took wasnt found either. Also they say they got him on camera at all 3 locations. He told the police he did it. So I know its not looking good for him. The reason I am here is because he has 2 little children ages 2 and 7. And he was desperate to do such a thing in the first place. Although I know a judge will not care about that. I would like to know what his options are. If any. How long could he spend in jail. Could he get a split sentance.. half jail and some probation? I hate to see him ruin his life for a mistake.

 

[PJ_Weber]

That is considered a Class A Felony

He needs a lawyer . . . NOW !!!!!

An ides of what he could face is below

a) Sentences for felonies shall be for a definite term of imprisonment, which imprisonment includes hard labor, within the following limitations:

(1) For a Class A felony, for life or not more than 99 years or less than 10 years.

(2) For a Class B felony, not more than 20 years or less than 2 years.

(3) For a Class C felony, not more than 10 years or less than 1 year and 1 day.

(4) For a Class A felony in which a firearm or deadly weapon was used or attempted to be used in the commission of the felony, or a Class A felony criminal sex offense involving a child as defined in Section 15-20-21(5), not less than 20 years.

(5) For a Class B or C felony in which a firearm or deadly weapon was used or attempted to be used in the commission of the felony, or a Class B felony criminal sex offense involving a child as defined in Section 15-20-21(5), not less than 10 years.

(b) The actual time of release within the limitations established by subsection (a) of this section shall be determined under procedures established elsewhere by law.

(c) In addition to any penalties heretofore or hereafter provided by law, in all cases where an offender is designated as a sexually violent predator pursuant to Section 15-20-25.3, or where an offender is convicted of a Class A felony criminal sex offense involving a child as defined in Section 15-20-21(5), and is sentenced to a county jail or the Alabama Department of Corrections, the sentencing judge shall impose an additional penalty of not less than 10 years of post-release supervision to be served upon the defendant's release from incarceration.