Hartley v. State

The appellant, Rex Hartley, was convicted of attempted kidnapping in the first degree. He was sentenced to life in prison. With the help of advisory counsel, the appellant represented himself both at trial and on appeal.

I

The appellant first contends that there was insufficient evidence to find him guilty of attempted kidnapping.

The appellant was indicted under § 13A-6-43(a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975, which states:

"A person commits the crime of kidnapping in the first degree if he abducts another person with intent to

". . . .

"(2) Use him as a shield or hostage."

Attempt is defined in § 13A-4-2.…