Mitchell v. State

This case is before the Court on a writ of certiorari following the denial of petitioner’s application for post-conviction relief. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

On August 9, 1981, the petitioner allegedly entered a private dwelling and opened fire on her husband and his paramour. The husband died; the paramour received several gunshot wounds, but was not seriously injured.

Petitioner Addie Mitchell (Mitchell) was convicted of murder, burglary, and assault and battery with intent to kill (ABIK). She received life sentences for the murder and burglary convictions and a consecutive…