Criminal Law Simons, Volumes I and II

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The Act Requirement: Martin v. State

Michael A. Simons

As you read Martin, consider the following questions:

1. What was Martin charged with?

2. What are the elements of that offense?

3. What did Martin do?

4. What was Martin’s defense (i.e., which element is in dispute)?

5. What was the Court’s holding? Why?

Alabama Court of Appeals

31 Ala. App. 334, 17 So.2d 427

4 Div. 805

1944-01-18

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