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Ratliff Legal Group - Criminal Law

Our firm has aggressively represented individuals charged with federal crimes throughout the United States. We have an extensive history of representing individuals in appellate and post-conviction litigation including sentencing. As the United States Supreme Court continues to modify the rules of criminal procedure and Congress continues to be “tough on crime” by reducing the availability of appeals and other post-conviction litigation, it has become increasingly important to have representation by counsel familiar with the intricacies of post-conviction litigation.

Our firm is devoted to vigorously representing each of our clients. We are devoted to providing the highest level of service to each clients. Our staff will regularly communicate with you and your family to discuss the progress of your case, and we will respond personally to your inquiries.

Facing a criminal charge can be a frightening and stressful experience. The possibility of losing your rights, your property, and/or your freedom, can be overwhelming. Our job is to do the best we can to shield you from conviction and avoid or minimize the negative impact a criminal case has on your life. When the government tries to convict you of a crime, they will act aggressively to achieve a conviction. Your only defense is an attorney who is willing to defend your rights.

	Attempted murder Attempted murder is the reckless or intentional attempt to kill a person involving taking a substantial step towards committing the crime. In other words, the criminal either had the intention of murdering somebody or showed extreme disregard for human life, thereby almost causing a person to be killed.
	Criminal appeals Criminal convictions in a state court can be appealed through the state appellate court or court of appeals. Federal convictions can be appealed through the federal court of appeals.
	Domestic violence Domestic violence is more common than many people believe, and the victims are found in all socioeconomic groups. Most cases of domestic violence involve the abuse of women or children by men, but there are also cases of women abusing men, women abusing women, and men abusing men.
	Drug offenses The authorities treat drug offenses with great severity. In most states, the possession of even small quantities of controlled substances can lead to time in jail.
	Felony cases Crimes are generally divided into two categories: felonies and misdemeanors. A felony is a crime for which the penalty is one year or more in prison. In some states, there are crimes, called 'wobblers,' that can be sentenced as felonies or misdemeanors, at the discretion of the judge.
	Firearm offenses Firearm offenses can be either misdemeanors or felonies. The law distinguishes between firearms offenses in which the gun is an essential element in the crime and offenses whereby the firearm is an addition to the crime.
	Habitual criminal treatment The treatment of habitual criminals differs among the states. Twenty-two states and the federal authorities have initiated a policy towards habitual criminals, which is often referred to as 'three-strikes' legislation.
	Misdemeanor cases Misdemeanors are crimes that are less serious than felonies, and which are generally punishable by a fine, a period of probation, or a jail sentence of less than one year.
	Murder Murder is the act of criminal homicide. Of the six grades of homicide, only three are crimes, and only two are classified as criminal homicide, or murder.
	Sexual offenses Sexual offenses are crimes that may include rape, sexual battery or sexual assault, certain homosexual acts, indecent behavior, and prostitution. The act of rape against a person under the age of sexual consent, in which the rapist is more than four years older than the victim, is generally classified as 'statutory rape.
	Shoplifting offenses Storeowners often employ security personnel to protect them from shoplifters, and a store detective has the right to detain you if he or she suspects you of shoplifting.

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Ratliff Law Firm

Robert Ratliff is one of the Country’s most dedicated post-conviction and criminal defense attorneys. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he received a B.A. and the University of Cincinnati Taft College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate, Mr. Ratliff has practiced law in the State of Ohio and Alabama and has appeared in State and Federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Ratliff is admitted to practice before all Federal Courts of Appeal, the United States Supreme Court and numerous District Courts.

Mr. Ratliff is a tireless advocate of the constitutional rights of individuals. He has represented people charged in criminal matters throughout the United States and overseas. At every opportunity Mr. Ratliff has fought for the rights of individuals and against the oppression of the Government. Mr. Ratliff is also the publisher and author of the monthly newsletter, Ratliff’s Law Review which has provided attorney’s, inmates and their families with concise and updated legal analysis on today’s most important criminal defense developments.*

*The following language is required pursuant to Rule 7.2, Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct: No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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