Misdemeanor convictions won’t affect Devyn Keith’s status as a councilmember or candidate

The agreement includes two years of probation, a suspended jail sentence and fines. The charges stemmed from four alleged shoplifting incidents at Walmart stores, totaling just under $500. The plea agreement...A review of the Huntsville City Council candidate qualifying rules and Alabama law shows that his misdemeanor theft convictions are not disqualifying for either serving in public office or running for public office.

Reference: www.msn.com