Robinett v. State

James Michael Robinett was indicted for sodomy in the first degree in violation of § 13A-6-63 (a)(3), Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found Robinett "guilty as charged in the indictment" and, following a sentencing hearing, the trial judge fixed punishment at 25 years' imprisonment in the penitentiary.

Doug Aycock testified that he was a detective captain with the Sheffield, Alabama Police Department. On September 14, 1984, he received a report that a child had been mistreated. The following Monday, Mrs. Elaine Frost, Mr. Robert Frost and their two sons, Robert and Lee, came to the police…