Prince v. State

Eddie Prince was indicted by the grand jury for robbery in that he took the sum of $190.00 from one Willie Hopkins "against his will, by violence to his person or by putting him in such fear as unwillingly to part with the same." At trial Prince was found guilty by the jury and sentenced to serve twelve years in the state penitentiary. Prince has been represented at all stages by appointed counsel.

Willie Hopkins, the victim of the robbery, testified that, on Saturday, July 21, 1979, he had been present at the laundromat in North Birmingham of which he was manager; also present were Darlene…