Ex Parte Springer

While I agree with the majority that the writ is due to be denied, I respectfully disagree with the majority's holding that Act No. 590, 1978 Ala. Acts 693, which has been codified as §§ 15-9-80 to -88, Ala. Code 1975, violates § 45, Ala. Const. 1901. In my view, the majority fails to apply the correct standard of review to the question regarding the constitutionality of a state statute and fails to follow established law in determining the intent of the legislature in enacting the legislation at issue. Because I believe that Springer has failed to meet his burden of proving that he is…