Phillips v. State
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
David Phillips was convicted of robbery in the third degree and was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment. Relying on Exparte Peagler, 516 So.2d 1369 (Ala. 1987), the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed his conviction, 527 So.2d 152 (Ala.Crim.App. 1987). The court reasoned that it was reversible error for the State to cross-examine Phillips about his prior convictions because the State did not have certified copies of his prior convictions at trial. After careful review, we are of the opinion that there was no basis for reversal of Phillips's conviction on the grounds relied on by the court…
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2Cases cited16 opinions
- Ex Parte WilliamsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1980
- Williams v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1979
- Smith v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1981
- Headley v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1973
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