Ashlock v. State

The appellant was indicted and convicted for an intentional killing while committing a robbery. Section 13-11-2 (a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975. Sentence was fixed at death.

We have carefully reviewed the evidence and find that this cause must be reversed due to the failure of the trial judge to properly instruct the jury.

Throughout the course of the trial evidence showing the bad character of Wanda Cassidy, the State's chief witness, was introduced. Among other acts it was shown that she assisted the appellant in escaping even though she knew he committed the murder. She was absent without leave…