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LYLES v. STATE

SC 2276.

342 So.2d 416 (1977)

In re Clarence LYLES v. STATE of Alabama. Ex parte STATE of Alabama, ex rel. ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

January 21, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William J. Baxley, Atty. Gen., and James S. Ward, Asst. Atty. Gen., for the State, petitioner.

Richard D. Lane, Auburn, for respondent.

BEATTY, Justice.

After careful consideration, we have concluded that this petition must be denied. We do not approve the language of the Court of Criminal Appeals in its opinion, 342 So.2d 414, wherein it is stated that: "The admissibility of such evidence is not addressed to the discretion of the court because of its relevancy to the issue." This language does not follow the rule on the admissibility of intention, motive or other...

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