State v. R.R.A.

The State of Alabama filed this petition for a writ of mandamus directing Judge Johnny Hardwick to rescind his order allowing R.R.A. to be considered for treatment under the youthful offender act (hereinafter referred to as the “YOA”). R.R.A. was indicted for theft of property for allegedly stealing money, an amount totaling $53,443, from Max Federal Credit Union while he was employed at Max Federal Credit Union as an items processing clerk. R.R.A. turned 21 years old on February 5, 2001. The acts occurred between December 11, 2000, and May 17, 2001. The acts began when R.R.A. was under the…