Martell Holt’s Appeal Falls Flat in Domestic Violence Case

Martell Holt’s quest to appeal his DV sentence failed.

“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” star Martell Holt‘s quest to appeal failed this summer as his Domestic Violence sentence was upheld.

As previously reported by Urban Belle, Martell was convicted in Huntsville Municipal Court on May 2, 2024, of Domestic Violence in the 3rd Degree – Harassing Communications against Melody Rodgers. He was sentenced to 30 30-day suspended jail sentence and placed on 12 months of monitored probation. Holt was also ordered to pay a $500 fine, court costs, and complete domestic violence intervention programs. A no-contact provision was also issued restricting Holt’s contact with Rodgers.

Martell appealed the conviction, sending the case to Madison County Circuit Court for a new hearing. On August 18, 2025, Holt entered a guilty plea once again. The Judge accepted the plea and issued a new sentencing order. The latest sentence is very similar to his original sentence in 2024.

Holt’s jail time was suspended so long as he complied with probation, and he was required to pay all court costs. The order needs to pay these financial obligations in full within 60 days. Failure to do so would result in an additional 30% collection fee.

The conviction could impact Holt’s custody case.

The Circuit Court’s sentencing order replaces the municipal court’s 2024 sentence and concludes Holt’s appeal. The conviction stands, and Holt is formally adjudicated guilty of Domestic Violence – Harassing Communications.

This outcome could also affect Holt’s ongoing custody case with Rodgers. Urban Belle previously reported in June 2024 that a Madison County judge issued a scathing order against Martell. He was ordered to pay $7,000 in attorney’s fees and warned that his visitation could be suspended if he failed to comply.

Then, in October 2024, Urban Belle reported that Melody scored another victory in court when the judge rejected much of Martell’s counterclaim and once again sided with her.

The custody case is scheduled for trial on October 15, 2025. Holt’s new conviction could weigh heavily, as Alabama courts typically consider domestic violence convictions in custody and visitation rulings.