Ex Parte Thomas

Careful review of the entire record in this case shows that the Court of Criminal Appeals, 460 So.2d 317 (1983), accurately and precisely recited the evidence in its opinion. For that reason, we will only refer to those portions of the evidence necessary to a discussion of the issues for review. Reference to the opinion of the appellate court will provide any details which we need not discuss.

Thomas states the issues for review to be:

"1. Whether the prosecution failed to prove that the underlying offense of robbery was the motive for the murder of the deceased.

"2. Whether the court's charge…