Mayfield v. State

McMILLAN, Judge.

This appeal follows a conviction for the offense of “leaving the scene of an accident,” in violation of § 32-10-2, Code of Alabama (1975), and a sentence of 14 months’ imprisonment. The appellant was placed on probation for a period of 14 months, with the condition that he serve 30 days in the Madison County Jail and pay restitution and court costs. For the reasons outlined below, the appellant’s conviction is reversed and the cause remanded.

Among the issues presented by this appeal, the appellant has raised a prevailing argument regarding the constitutionality of the “leaving…