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State of Alabama v. Antonio Deon Reed
Date: 02-21-2025
Case Number: CC-09-1090.65
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jefferson County, Alabama District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Birmingham, Alabama, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with capital murder.
In January 2008, Reed broke into 85-year-old Grace Garner's home in Birmingham and beat her to death. Reed's DNA was found at the scene, and he confessed to the crime. Reed pleaded guilty in April 2010 to murder made capital because it was committed during the commission of a burglary, see § 13A-5-40(a)(4), Ala. Code 1975. Under § 13A-5-42, Ala. Code 1975, a jury found Reed guilty of capital murder, and the circuit court sentenced Reed to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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Legal issue Can a petition for postconviction relief be summarily dismissed if it fails to sufficiently plead claims of incompetency and jurisdictional errors?
Key Phrases Capital murder conviction. Postconviction relief petition. Competence to plead guilty. Insufficiently pleaded claims. Frivolous litigation sanctions.
In January 2008, Reed broke into 85-year-old Grace Garner's home in Birmingham and beat her to death. Reed's DNA was found at the scene, and he confessed to the crime. Reed pleaded guilty in April 2010 to murder made capital because it was committed during the commission of a burglary, see § 13A-5-40(a)(4), Ala. Code 1975. Under § 13A-5-42, Ala. Code 1975, a jury found Reed guilty of capital murder, and the circuit court sentenced Reed to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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Legal issue Can a petition for postconviction relief be summarily dismissed if it fails to sufficiently plead claims of incompetency and jurisdictional errors?
Key Phrases Capital murder conviction. Postconviction relief petition. Competence to plead guilty. Insufficiently pleaded claims. Frivolous litigation sanctions.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Alabama v. Antonio Deon Reed?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Alabama v. Antonio Deon Reed?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Alabama v. Antonio Deon Reed?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jefferson County, Alabama District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Alabama v. Antonio Deon Reed decided?
This case was decided on February 21, 2025.