Scrushy v. State

COBB, Judge.

On January 12, 2001, Gerald P. Scrushy was charged by complaint with harassment, a violation of § 13A-ll-8(a)(l), .Ala. Code 1975, and assault in the third degree, a violation of § 13A-6-22, Ala.Code 1975. Both cases were heard in Dallas County District Court. On July 13, 2001, Scrushy was convicted of both offenses. In the harassment case, Scrushy was fined $500 and was sentenced to 90 days in the city jail. That sentence was suspended, and Scrushy was placed on 36 months’ probation. In the assault case, Scrushy was fined $2,000 and was sentenced to 12 months in the city jail.…