Ex Parte King

WOODALL, Justice.

Janet King, a certified registered-nurse practitioner, was indicted for two alleged violations of § 26-23A-7, Ala.Code 1975, which is part of “The Woman’s Right to Know Act.” The State filed a motion in limine, requesting an order barring King from introducing at trial any evidence relating to her “collaborative practice” with a medical doctor. See §§ 34-21-80 to -93, Ala. Code 1975. The State argued that such evidence was not relevant and that it would confuse the jury. After hearing arguments, the trial court denied the State’s motion in limine.

The State filed a petition…