First criminal enterprise conviction reshapes Alabama’s justice landscape

A man from Mobile, Alabama has been convicted in the state’s first criminal enterprise trial, marking a major legal milestone. This case represents Alabama’s initial use of criminal enterprise charges to tackle organized or coordinated criminal activity. Coverage, including short video explainers, underscores how closely law enforcement, lawyers, and the public are watching this precedent. The outcome could influence how future complex, multi-actor crimes are investigated and prosecuted across the state.