Jackson v. State

Samuel Jackson was indicted and convicted for the offense of murder, in violation of § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975. In accordance with the Habitual Felony Offender Act, he was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He appeals from that conviction.

On June 10, 1989, Jackson was seen leaving the victim's apartment with a gun in his hand. A short time later, the victim and her girlfriend, who were at a lounge, saw the appellant and his brother come in and hide on the patio. Two friends of the victim went to get the victim's parents, at the victim's request. When they returned to the…