Long v. State

Robert Dale Long was indicted for the offense of first degree sodomy, in violation of § 13A-6-63, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found Long guilty as charged in the indictment, and the court sentenced Long to 25 years' imprisonment in the State penitentiary. Five issues are raised on appeal.

I

Long contends that the trial court committed reversible error in denying his motion for continuance based on the State's alleged failure to comply with § 15-25-35, Code of Alabama 1975.

Section 15-25-35 provides that before an out-of-court statement made by a child under 12 years of age concerning an act…