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Harkey v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama

Decided June 30, 1989PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

The appellant, Maserie Harkey, was convicted of burglary in the first degree, a violation of § 13A-7-5, Code of Alabama 1975. She was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.

The evidence presented by the state tended to show that Maserie Harkey, without permission, entered her ex-husband's home carrying a jar of acid. After she was seen by her step-son, Kevin, she entered a bathroom. Her step-son informed Mr. Harkey that someone was in the house. Mr. Harkey grabbed his gun and fired at the intruder. Kevin then attacked the appellant. The police arrived and took Maserie to the Huntsville Police…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Colorado v. ConnellySupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  2. Blackburn v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
  3. Arnold v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1977
  4. Parker v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1977
  5. Young v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1982

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Smith v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 2000
  2. Thompson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 2012
  3. Wheeler v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1995

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