Herring v. State

Richard Herring was indicted for rape in the first degree and burglary in the first degree, in violation of §§ 13A-6-61 and 13A-7-5, Code of Alabama 1975, respectively. The jury found the appellant "guilty of both counts as charged in the indictment." The trial judge sentenced the appellant to life imprisonment without possibility of parole and ordered him to pay $100 to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

The prosecutrix's husband, T.R.F., was serving a prison term during 1987 and 1988. During that time, he met and befriended the appellant, who was also serving a prison term.

In May…