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Johnston v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama

Decided April 10, 1984PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.]

James W. Johnston was indicted for the capital murder of one Mildred Hart in violation of § 13A-5-40 (a)(8), Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant guilty as charged in the indictment and after a hearing on aggravating and mitigating circumstances he was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary without the benefit of parole.

This case arose out of a homicide which occurred on May 15, 1982, in Andalusia, Alabama. The morning of May 15, Mrs.…

2Cases cited31 opinions

  1. Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. Oregon v. MathiasonSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
  3. Eakes v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1978
  4. Thomas v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
  5. Balentine v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1976

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Bradley v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1985
  2. Fortenberry v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1988
  3. Irvin v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 2005
  4. Powell v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1999
  5. Hodges v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 2005

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