Ex Parte Hampton

Christopher Hampton was convicted of violating § 13A-11-200, Ala. Code 1975, which requires a convicted sex offender to register with the sheriff of the county where he or she resides. Hampton was sentenced, as a habitual offender, to 15 years' imprisonment. The trial court split the sentence and ordered Hampton to serve 3 years in prison and 5 years on probation. Hampton appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals. That court affirmed Hampton's conviction and his sentence. Hampton v. State,815 So.2d 565 (Ala.Crim.App. 1999). We reverse and remand.

Hampton argued to the Court of Criminal Appeals…