Moffett v. State

FAULKNER, Justice.

Herman Lee Moffett appeals from a conviction by a jury in the Circuit Court of Mobile County, of the offense of rape. His punishment was fixed at ten years in the State penitentiary. Moffett alleges two errors. He alleges first, that it was error for the trial judge to allow him to be brought into open court before the jury, handcuffed to a deputy sheriff. Second, he alleges error for the introduction into evidence over his objection a pistol and articles of his clothing. The pistol was taken from Moffett’s bedroom by police officers when he was arrested at his home in…