Jackson v. State

Glen Edward Jackson was indicted for the capital offense of murder committed during the course of a robbery, in violation of § 13A-5-40(a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975. He was found "guilty as charged in the indictment" and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The appellant raises five issues on appeal. The facts that are pertinent to each issue will be discussed separately below.

I

The appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a continuance. The record reveals that the appellant's attorneys requested a continuance at a pretrial hearing which was held…