Smith v. State

An instrument in writing and dated the 13th day of March, 1983, was styled "Willie Morris Smith, petitioner, vs. the State of Alabama, respondent, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus." Under head of "statement of case" it is averred that on or about December 8, 1975, the petitioner was arrested and charged with the November 21, 1975, robbery and assault with intent to murder of a Clifford A. St. John, Sr. On February 9, 1976, the petitioner was indicted by the Grand Jury of Montgomery County, Alabama, on Cases # 76-192 and 76-193. On February 17, 1976, the petitioner was arraigned and trial…