Allen v. State

The appellant, Alonza James Allen, was convicted for the murder of Jeannie Griffin. He was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment and was ordered to pay $11,724.25 in restitution. Two issues are raised in this appeal from that conviction.

I

The appellant contends that the evidence was not sufficient to support his conviction for murder.

The State's evidence established that Jeannie Griffin died as a result of injuries received when the automobile in which she was a passenger collided with a vehicle driven by the appellant. The collision occurred on Highway 165 in Russell County around 5:20 on the…