Sarah Nell Robinson v. State

The appellant, Richard Dennis Updyke, was convicted for the offense of child abuse in violation of § 26-15-3 of the Code of Alabama (1975). The appellant was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in the State penitentiary and ordered to pay $1000 to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, plus court costs. For the reasons outlined below, the decision of the trial court is hereby reversed and remanded.