Williams v. State

Appellant was indicted for the November 26, 1981, first degree robbery of taxi cab driver Robert Woods at Billy's Trailer Park in Dothan. After a three-day trial, he was found guilty as charged. Ala. Code § 13A-8-41 (1975). Appellant waived preparation of a presentence investigation and was sentenced, as an habitual offender, to life imprisonment. From that conviction he now appeals in forma pauperis.

Appellant raises several issues on appeal. However, his major contention centers upon the legality of the search of his residence and seizure of property therein. Appellant filed a motion to…