Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Representative Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence on two felony charges. Lawrence, 50, a resident of Lowndes County, was charged with forgery in the second degree and criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree.
The indictment alleges that Lawrence, with intent to defraud, falsely made, completed, or altered a builder’s license. Both forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument are Class C felonies punishable by 1 year and 1 day to 10 years in prison.
The case is being prosecuted by the Special Prosecutions Division. No further information about the investigation or Lawrence’s alleged crimes may be released at this time.