Originally Posted by straycat
Ant or Doekiller,

How does contributory negligence, if it does at all, play out in criminal cases in Alabama? Is it similar to our civil/personal injury case law? I'm pretty familiar with this on civil construction litigation or premises liability claims, but not sure on criminal cases. Just curious.

Prayers for the family and loved ones. Hopefully the full truth is revealed and appropriate justice is able to be served.

Mike

Excellent question. I disagree with this but contributory negligence is not recognized as a defense in criminal prosecutions.