ALMAND, Presiding Justice.
Bobby Spivey was indicted for the murder of Lizzie Pearl Bass. He was found guilty with a recommendation of mercy and sentenced to life imprisonment. His motion for a new trial on the general grounds and one special ground was overruled, and he brings his case here for review.
In giving his version of the shooting, the defendant, in his statement to the jury, said, "Well I wasn't there at the time, well I was off, and I came home...
Let's get started

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.