Shelby County Man Found Not Guilty of Reckless Manslaughter

When a Shelby County man faced a reckless manslaughter charge after a fatal roadway crash, Attorneys Whitney Polson and Alexander Carrie built a defense grounded in the science the State overlooked—forensic toxicology, NHTSA impairment standards, vehicle data, and the question of who was truly at fault.

Our client was facing years behind bars in an Alabama prison.

After methodical preparation and a relentless command of the facts, the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty on reckless manslaughter.

It is the kind of result that defines our firm: zealous, dignified advocacy for the accused when the stakes are highest and hope feels lost. From DUI and felony charges to serious-injury and homicide cases, Polson & Polson defends citizens in all 67 Alabama counties, drawing on a former prosecutor’s insider knowledge of how the State builds—and loses—its cases.

If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Alabama, call the team that knows how to win when it matters most.