Gallagher v. State

Brent Michael Gallagher, a juvenile, appeals an order issued by the Juvenile Court of Mobile County following a transfer hearing. The question presented for review is whether Gallagher was denied an adjudication hearing as to his guilt or innocence for the crime of murder. We reverse and remand.

On Halloween night 1981 appellant, along with two other juveniles, was involved in the shooting death of Melvin Price. On November 2, 1981, Brent Gallagher was charged with being a delinquent in relation to that incident and on the following day a motion to transfer Gallagher for criminal prosecution…