Hobdy v. State

Charles E. Hobdy was convicted of domestic violence in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-6-131, Ala. Code 1975. He was sentenced, as a habitual felony offender, to 22 years' imprisonment.

Hobdy argues that the State failed to present a prima facie case and that, therefore, the trial court erred in denying his motions for a judgment of acquittal made at the close of the State's case and at the close of all the evidence. More specifically, Hobdy argues (1) that there was no evidence indicating that he used a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to cause physical injury to the victim and…