Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama September 20, 1991, CR 89-533 (Smith v. State)

Dale Smith was indicted for first degree kidnapping, in violation of § 13A-6-43, Code of Alabama 1975. He was found "guilty as charged in the indictment" and was sentenced to 35 years in prison as a habitual offender. He raises three issues on appeal. The relevant facts will be discussed as they arise.