Jackson v. State

Appellant was indicted for the February 9, 1980, murder of Pattie Bracken in violation of § 13A-6-2 Code of Alabama 1975 (Amended 1977). Trial was had with the jury finding him guilty as charged. Subsequent thereto, at appellant's sentencing hearing, the trial court fixed his punishment at fifteen years imprisonment. Throughout the trial and instant proceedings, appellant has been represented by court-appointed counsel.

We have thoroughly examined the state's evidence and found it to be sufficient to establish a prima facie case of murder.McCloud v. State, Ala.Cr.App., 401 So.2d 314 (1981); §…