Robinson v. State

Donald Robinson was indicted for and convicted of assault in the second degree, pursuant to § 13A-6-21, Code of Alabama 1975. The trial court sentenced him to four years' imprisonment.

Late on the evening of September 5, 1981, Donald Robinson, using a machete, struck George Keith with a blow that nearly severed Keith's forearm at the elbow. Keith was rushed to the hospital where, although amputation was considered, doctors were able to save his severely injured arm.

George Keith, the victim, testified that on the night of this incident he had gone to pick up his five children and their mother,…