Jackson v. State

SHAW, Judge.

Charles Edward Jackson pleaded guilty to theft of property in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-8-4, Ala.Code 1975. He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment; the sentence was suspended, and he was placed on three years’ probation. Before entering his plea, Jackson expressly reserved the right to appeal the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss.

Our review of the record reveals the following. On July 25, 2003, Jackson executed a rental agreement with Abbeville Rental, Inc., for several items of furniture. (C. 30.) He made three payments under this agreement — one…