Palmer v. State

Ranson Palmer was arrested in connection with the killing of a seven year old child, one Joyce Thomas. The appellant was sixteen years old at the time of this incident. A petition was filed with the Juvenile Court in Montgomery County, Alabama, charging this appellant with murder. A motion to transfer the appellant to circuit court for criminal prosecution was filed by the State. An amended petition charging the appellant with the offense of manslaughter was then filed by the State as well as a second motion to transfer. A hearing was held on the motion to transfer and the district court…