Martin v. State

The appellant, Ernest Clifton Martin, was convicted of the murder of Deputy Sheriff Nathanial Conner, who died as a result of a wound he sustained during a shoot-out between the appellant and deputies from the Marengo County Sheriff's Department. The appellant was found guilty of capital murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He raises only one issue on appeal.

The appellant was treated at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital for injuries he received during the shoot-out. While still in the emergency room, the appellant was read his Miranda rights. Also while he was in the…