Matthews v. State

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Walter Ray Matthews was indicted for the February 28, 1980, first degree robbery of Mrs. Debra Perkins. The jury found the appellant "guilty as charged". Pursuant to the Temporary Rules of Alabama Criminal Procedure, a sentencing hearing was held, and the trial court set the appellant's punishment at twenty years' imprisonment. From the conviction, he now appeals, in forma pauperis.

During the afternoon and evening of February 27-28, 1980, Mr. and Mrs. William…