Gamble v. State

The appellant, Tony Gamble Jr., was convicted of assault in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-6-21, Ala. Code 1975. Gamble was sentenced to 12 years in prison pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act, § 13A-5-9, Ala. Code 1975. Gamble was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $37,000, a $50 victims compensation assessment, and court costs.

On May 20, 1998, Robertino Taylor and a few of his friends were socializing on the front porch of a home located at 403 Flint Street in Mobile. At one point, Taylor left in his car to buy beer. On his way to the store, Taylor was stopped by…