Nickerson v. State

On September 12, 1984, the appellant, Samuel James Nickerson, after a jury trial, was convicted on two counts of robbery in the first degree, in violation of § 13A-8-41, Code of Alabama 1975. On September 21, 1984, the appellant pleaded guilty to and was subsequently convicted on two counts of robbery in the second degree, in violation of § 13A-8-42, Code of Alabama 1975. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment on each conviction, pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act.

The appellant appealed his September 12, 1984, convictions for first degree robbery. On May 28, 1987, this…