McDaniel v. State

The appellant, John Marcus McDaniel, was convicted for the unlawful possession of a short-barreled shotgun, a violation of § 13A-11-63, Code of Alabama 1975. Thereafter he was sentenced to five years in prison and was placed on probation for three years.

The appellant presents one issue on appeal to this court. He contends that § 13A-11-63, Code of Alabama 1975, is unconstitutionally vague and violative of his due process rights. The appellant contends that the statute is vague because it states no specific mental state which is required to complete the offense. The appellant has preserved…