Smith v. State

82-999, THE SMITH CASE

William Lincoln Smith was convicted of manslaughter in which a firearm was used, a class “C” felony, in the Circuit Court of Walker County on May 18, 1982. He was sentenced to 45 years of imprisonment pursuant to Code 1975, § 13A-5-6(a):

“(a) Sentences for felonies shall be for a definite term of imprisonment, which imprisonment includes hard labor, within the following limitations:

“(1) For a Class A felony, for life or not more than 99 years or less than 10 years.

“(2) For a Class B felony, not more than 20 years or less than 2 years.

“(3) For a Class C felony, not more…