Lyle v. State

McMILLAN, Judge.

From a conviction for the offense of “leaving the scene of an accident,” in violation of § 32-10-2, Code of Alabama (1975), and sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment, this appeal follows. For the reasons outlined below, the appellant’s conviction is reversed and the cause remanded.

Although several issues are raised by this appeal, the pivotal issue concerns the constitutionality of the statute which underlies the conviction. After a trial by jury, the appellant was found guilty of the offense commonly referred to as “leaving the scene of an accident.” This offense is codified in…