Maddox v. State

This appeal follows a conviction for the offense of bribery of a witness, in violation of § 13A-10-121(a)(1), Code ofAlabama (1975), and sentence of five years' imprisonment. For the reasons outlined below, the conviction is due to be affirmed.

On June 10, 1982, the appellant's son, Richard Maddox, was arrested, charged, and subsequently convicted of the offense of trafficking in marijuana. The State's case against Richard Maddox was based, in part, on the testimony of David Windsor, Deputy Sheriff.1 Richard Maddox appealed his conviction and, while his case was pending on appeal, the acts…