Ward v. State

The defendant was indicted and convicted for assault with intent to rob Kenneth Bragg. Alabama Code Section 13-1-46 (1975). Initially convicted at his first trial, the defendant's motion for a new trial was granted. The cause was again tried and a second verdict of guilty was returned. Sentence was fixed at twelve years' imprisonment.

I

The primary issue raised on appeal is whether there was sufficient corroboration of the testimony of Henry Mayes, and admitted accomplice, to support the conviction of the defendant.

Mayes testified that he, Billy Chumbley, and the defendant met with Wayne…