Allen v. State

The appellant, Nathaniel Paul Allen, was convicted of murder, a violation of § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act.

The appellant presents five issues for review.

I

The appellant first contends that the circuit court erred in denying his motion for a judgment of acquittal at the close of the state's evidence. The appellant asserts that the state failed to present a prima facie case of murder.

To be guilty of murder under § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975, one must intend "to cause the death of…