Barnes v. State

Charlie Ross Barnes was indicted and convicted for robbery in the first degree in violation of Ala. Code 1975, § 13A-8-41. He was sentenced as a habitual offender to life imprisonment without parole. Two issues are raised on appeal.

I

Barnes contends that the trial court committed reversible error by refusing the following written requested charges:

"2. The Government has the burden of proving the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt and to a moral certainty, and this burden remains on the Government throughout the case. The defendant is not required to prove his innocence."

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