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In order to determine whether trial counsel were ineffective for failing to challenge the State's peremptory strikes, we look first to the requirements set out in Batson. J.H. In support of these arguments, Carruth incorporated Issue III of his petition as he did in paragraphs 3537. 1/21/69 taken on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at [J.H. Because the claims from Issue VII of Carruth's petition were either meritless, deficiently pleaded, or both, the circuit court did not err by summarily dismissing the ineffective-assistance-of-appellate-counsel claim that incorporated those arguments. Motion is Unopposed. P., provides that a circuit court may summarily dismiss a petition if the court determines that the petition is not sufficiently specific, or is precluded, or fails to state a claim, or that no material issue of fact or law exists which would entitle the petitioner to relief under this rule and that no purpose would be served by any further proceedings With these principles in mind, we will address each of Carruth's arguments. The murder was made capital (1) because it was committed during the course of a kidnapping in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(1), Ala.Code 1975; (2) because it was committed during the course of a robbery in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(2), Ala.Code 1975; (3) because it was committed during the course of a burglary in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(4), Ala.Code 1975; and (4) because the victim was less than 14 years of age, see 13A540(a)(15), Ala.Code 1975. The statement begins as follows: This is the statement of [J.H. 131.) See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d 959, 963 (Ala.Crim.App.1996). WELCH, KELLUM, and JOINER, JJ., concur. Additionally, Carruth failed to plead any facts to suggest how these statements prejudiced him. In paragraphs 111 and 113 of his petition, Carruth claimed that the prosecutor repeatedly referred to facts that were not in evidence during his closing argument; that the prosecutor improperly pointed out that the mayor was present; and that the prosecutor improperly commented that death would not be a possible punishment unless the jury convicted Carruth of capital murder. It was also good to have our predeliberations because then we kind of knew how each other felt about Michael Carruth's guilt before our deliberation at court. Indeed, Carruth filed a Rule 2(b), Ala. R.App. In either instance, this Court may affirm the judgment of the circuit court for any reason, even if not for the reason stated by the circuit court.2 See Reed v. State, 748 So.2d 231 (Ala.Crim.App.1999) (If the circuit court is correct for any reason, even though it may not be the stated reason, we will not reverse its denial of the petition.). Carruth contended that this pattern of strikes gave rise to an inference of discrimination. Carruth also argues that the circuit court's factual finding that No juror testified that discussions concerning petitioner's guilt or possible sentence were ever made or heard until the case was turned over to the jury to begin deliberations after being properly instructed is directly contradicted by [J.H. According to Carruth, his evidentiary hearing was a de facto sentence proceeding where Carruth sought to show the evidence which would have likely convinced the jury to recommend a sentence of life without parole instead of death. (Carruth's brief, at 68.) We note that Carruth did not disclose the identities of all the black veniremen that he claimed were struck in a racially discriminatory manner. Full title:Michael David Carruth v. State of Alabama Court:ALABAMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS Date published: Mar 14, 2014 CitationsCopy Citation 165 So. Rather, Carruth merely asserted that the photographs served no purpose other than to elicit the passion and sympathy of the jury. (C2.60.) also stated that there were no discussions regarding the evidence during breaks or at any other time before formal deliberations began. The circuit court dismissed all of the claims in paragraph 52 as insufficiently pleaded under Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Stay tuned to news leader nine for any updates on the appeals process. See State v. Carruth, [Ms. CR-06-1967, May 30, 2008] --- So.3d ---- (Ala.Crim.App.2008). We will now address the remaining issues. The circuit court also found that those allegations failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. In order to prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, a Rule 32 petitioner must show that appellate counsel was deficient for failing to raise meritorious issues on direct appeal and that, but for counsel's failure, the outcome of the petitioner's appeal would have been different. Tatum v. United States of America (INMATE 3), Miller v. United States of America (INMATE 3), Willie B. Smith, III v. Commissioner, Alabama DOC, et al. Accordingly, the trial court's instructions were not improper and counsel were not ineffective for failing to raise a meritless objection. On October 9, 2003, the appellee, Michael David Carruth, was convicted of four counts of capital murder for the killing of William Brett Bowyer. The circuit court's order is not contradicted by the testimony presented at the evidentiary hearing. East Alabama Convicted Killer Sentenced To Death, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. No hearings. The mode of transportation was a white Ford Crown Victoria that had a security shield between the front and back seats. Accordingly, this argument is also refuted by the record. Those claims were found to be meritless in Section II of this opinion. During closing arguments of the penalty phase, the prosecutor stated: I do not make it a practice, and have not made it a practice over the last twenty-five years, to beg a jury for the death penalty. Some jurors at most may have made passing comments' concerning the nature of some of the evidence. Carruth failed to specifically state what evidence trial counsel could have marshaled that would have changed the trial court's ruling nor did he plead any other facts that would have called the ruling into question. On information and belief, the jurors who were involved in the premature deliberations at the hotel were [J.H.] 558, 151 L.Ed.2d 433 (2001), quoting Rutledge v. State, 523 So.2d 1087, 1100 (Ala.Crim.App.1987), reversed on other grounds, Ex parte Rutledge, 523 So.2d 1118 (Ala.1988). 4. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. When asked if he came to a decision regarding Carruth's guilt before the end of the State's case in chief, J.H. This work includes successfully defending against multi-site and multi-state national organizing blitzes and card . / AP. WINDOM, P.J., recuses. Brooks wasnt talking either, but the jury foreman from Februarys trial spoke up. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. During Carruth's closing argument, defense counsel suggested that Carruth was actually trying to prevent the victims from being killed by telling Butch Bowyer to go to sleep after cutting Bowyer's throat. Thus, there was nothing objectionable about the trial court's instruction and counsel were not ineffective for failing to raise a baseless objection. 's removal may have been sound trial strategy. gave at the evidentiary hearing. Indeed, the process of winnowing out weaker arguments on appeal and focusing on those more likely to prevail, far from being evidence of incompetence, is the hallmark of effective appellate advocacy. Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 536, 106 S.Ct. 1758, 90 L.Ed.2d 137 (1986). [13] [22-13548] (ECF: Thomas Goggans) [Entered: 12/14/2022 10:16 AM], (#12) CJA appointment issued by this court to Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. Defense counsel stated: I agree that the D.A. Thus, it was a legitimate inference for the prosecutor to argue that the perpetrators each used a different knife. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss it. In paragraph 38 of his petition, Carruth again claimed that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object under Batson in order to preserve the issue for appeal and for failing to create a record of the racial composition of the jury venire. Accordingly, the record refutes this claim. Furthermore, the petition must contain facts that, if true, established that counsel were deficient for failing to bring that to the attention of the trial court by raising a Batson challenge. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss the claims as insufficiently pleaded under Rules 32.3 and 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. However, Carruth failed to allege that the jury was actually affected by this statement. Case DetailsPartiesDocumentsDockets Case Details Case Number: 22-13548 's written statement, combined with the testimony from the hearing, established that the jurors had already made up their minds regarding Carruth's guilt before formal deliberations began. The appendix is due no later than 7 days from the filing of the appellant's brief. Brownlee v. State, 666 So.2d 91, 93 (Ala.Crim.App.1995). Furthermore, Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Thomas Martele Goggans shall be appointed. After facts are pleaded, which, if true, entitle the petitioner to relief, the petitioner is then entitled to an opportunity, as provided in Rule 32.9, Ala. R.Crim. Docket Entry 62. 70406.) While it is true the striking of one person for a racial reason is a violation of the principles of Batson and grounds for reversal, see Williams v. State, 548 So.2d 501, 507 (Ala.Crim.App.1988), it is equally true that [m]erely showing that the challenged party struck one or more members of a particular race is not sufficient to establish a prima facie case. Edwards v. State, 628 So.2d 1021, 1024 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).. He is best known for winning the welterweight gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. [ # 13 ] Appellants brief due on 01/26/2023, with the appendix due seven (7) days from the filing of the brief. testified that he served as the foreman on Carruth's jury. Accordingly, Carruth failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss it. 718 So.2d at 1157 (footnote omitted). Brooks accomplice, Michael Carruth is also there. P., did not provide a mechanism for granting Carruth permission to file an out-of-time petition for a writ of certiorari in the Alabama Supreme Court. Additionally, Carruth did not claim that, had counsel made such an argument, he would not have been sentenced to death. According to Carruth, those factual assertions were not in evidence and were unduly prejudicial. (the foreman of the jury), [S.E. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Because each of the arguments from Issue V of Carruth's petition were refuted by the record, appellate counsel was not ineffective for failing to raise them on direct appeal. While there, [Carruth] slapped the elder Bowyer. "He was in there about 10, 15 minutes," Boswell said. The jury in the present case was not instructed that it could sentence Carruth to death without finding at least one aggravating circumstance. They were not crime scene photographs, nor were they photographs from the autopsy. Jimmy Brooks and Michael Carruth were sentenced to death and remains on Alabama Death Row for the murder of twelve year old Brett Bowyer. [Entered: 11/02/2022 12:00 PM], Docket(#6) APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Lauren Ashley Simpson for Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections. LOW HIGH. At the evidentiary hearing, Carruth presented testimony from two jurors and one alternate juror. (C2.39.) 2 from case number CR030327, Carruth v. State, 927 So.2d 866 (Ala.Crim.App.2005). Judge Greene has personal knowledge of the unlawfulness of the petitioners' entry into the Bowyer house. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d 959, 963 (Ala.Crim.App.1996)(holding that counsel would not be ineffective for failing to assert a meritless claim). testified that she remembered playing board games with other jurors at night in one of the hotel rooms. When a gurgling sound came from the child, [Brooks] commented the little M.F. It was a really good way to discuss the evidence at the end of each day. Collins says Brooks doesnt deserve to die, because he didnt plan to kill the 12-year-old and showed remorse. (C2.65.) A Rule 32 petition simply cannot provide the relief requested by Carruth; therefore, this writ is quashed.2. The judge told us not to discuss it. 's] testimony and his written statement. (Carruth's brief, at 65.). It was better to talk about the evidence while we were playing rummy cube at the hotel because then we wouldn't forget anything by the end of the trial. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS. See 11th Cir. The Bowyers were taken back to their home in order for Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer to get money for [Carruth] and [Brooks]. It is questionable that the trial court judge, the Hon. However, in none of those statements did S.C. unequivocally indicate that she could not be fair or that she had a fixed opinion about Carruth's guilt or innocence. We got an ambulance there but he wouldn't leave until he showed us where the body was," Boswell said. The misconduct was only discovered during post-conviction proceedings.. The 24-year-old Brooks of Smiths Station, stared without emotion as Russell County Circuit Court Judge Al Johnson followed a jury's recommendation. Even assuming that all of the factual allegations in paragraph 71 are true, the circuit court could not have determined that Carruth was entitled to relief because of ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland. See Lockhart v. McCree, 476 U.S. 162, 106 S.Ct. Docket Entry 61. 124.) A review of counsel's statement reveals that counsel was not suggesting that revenge against Carruth was understandable. When asked about the statement taken by Carruth's counsel's paralegals, J.H. However, the argument that Carruth raised in Issue XI(C) of his petition is identical to the argument raised by the petitioner in Ex parte McNabb, 887 So.2d 998 (Ala.2004). Id strangle him.. They also discussed whether Mr. Carruth was guilty of the crime. D.R. As to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, this Court has held: When reviewing claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, we apply the standard adopted by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S.Ct. Williams v. State, 710 So.2d 1276 (Ala.Cr.App.1996). Michael David Carruth, 43, and Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr., 22, are charged with capital murder and could be sentenced to death if convicted of fatally shooting Bowyer's 12-year-old son, Brett. According to Carruth, this instruction would have improperly led a jury who determined that the aggravating circumstances and the mitigating circumstances were equally balanced to believe that it must sentence the defendant to death. Buried alive under a foot of dirt and bleeding from a throat wound, Forrest "Butch" Bowyer wouldn't give up. [22-13548] (ECF: Lauren Simpson) [Entered: 10/27/2022 12:44 PM], TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM SUBMITTED by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. Michael David Carruth was convicted of four counts of capital murder in connection with the death of 12yearold William Brett Bowyer. CR-12-0505. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963). The email address cannot be subscribed. Carruth argued that counsel's statement suggested that revenge against Mr. Carruth was proper and made it easier for the jury to vote for death, because even Mr. Carruth's own counsel thought that was understandable. (C2.38.). On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. Even the best criminal defense attorneys would not defend a particular client in the same way.. However, because Judge Johnson admonished the jury on so many occasions not to engage in premature deliberation, and because there was no indication from the jurors that they had been prematurely deliberating, Mr. Carruth's trial attorneys did not know and should not have known of the misconduct, and therefore could not have raised the issue. v. State, 989 So.2d 1167, 1171 (Ala.Crim.App.2007).. The circuit court chose to give greater weight to J.H. He is certified as a Specialist in Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. [Entered: 10/24/2022 03:39 PM], Death Penalty Case Docketed - Notice of Appeal, Docket(#14) ORDER: Motion for extension to file appellant brief filed by Appellant Michael David Carruth is GRANTED. Carruth and Brooks aren't strangers, according to a court records. Officer Pell testified that he believed that the substance he discovered was lime and the prosecutor stated that we think that was lime in those bags. Accordingly, there was nothing improper about the prosecutor's comment and trial counsel could not have been ineffective for failing to object. (R1.1882.) Counsel could have been completely satisfied with the jury that was selected and not wished to potentially disturb its composition by making a Batson challenge. The standard of review on appeal in a post conviction proceeding is whether the trial judge abused his discretion when he denied the petition. Elliott v. State, 601 So.2d 1118, 1119 (Ala.Crim.App.1992). No hearings to be transcribed. Carruth was also convicted of attempted murder, a violation of 13A62 and 13A42, Ala.Code 1975, first-degree robbery, a violation of 13A841, Ala.Code 1975, and first-degree burglary, a violation of 13A75, Ala.Code 1975, with respect to the victim's father, Forest Bowyer. Id. R. 26.1-1(b). February 20, 2002 / 6:44 AM He argued: During these premature deliberations, the group of jurors discussed the evidence that they had heard that day in court. The trial court sentenced Carruth to death for the capital-murder convictions. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. The jurors found it helpful to discuss the day's evidence while it was fresh in their minds, and they found their premature deliberations helpful to their eventual, lawful deliberations. See Brooks v. State, 973 So.2d 380 (Ala.Crim.App.2007). Rather, counsel stated that he could understand how people could feel that way before the evidence was presented at trial. On October 25, 2006, Carruth filed a petition for postconviction relief pursuant to Rule 32, Ala. R.Crim. See Rule 32 .7(d), Ala. R.Crim. 2661, 2667, 91 L.Ed.2d 434 (1986). Docket Entry 22. After the evidentiary hearing, the circuit court issued an order denying relief on the remaining claims in Carruth's petition. Lee v. State, 44 So.3d 1145, 115455 (Ala.Crim.App.2009). For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the circuit court is affirmed. )1 While conducting his business of repossessing cars some time before the offense, Brooks went with his father to the home of Forrest Fleming The two men also face charges of attempted murder, robbery and kidnapping, officials said. Ken Davis said, In 26 years, Ive never tried a case that cried out more for, if you will, the death penalty.. A judge abuses his discretion only when his decision is based on an erroneous conclusion of law or where the record contains no evidence on which he rationally could have based his decision. Miller v. State, 63 So.3d 676, 697 (Ala.Crim.App.2010). Accordingly, the circuit court was correct in finding that Carruth failed to meet the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. 131.) Two years after killing a Phenix City 12-year-old, Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr. is sentenced to death. Rule 32.3, Ala. R.Crim. Michael David CARRUTH v. STATE of Alabama. According to Carruth, counsel were ineffective for failing to object to this instruction. This Court's opinion of January 23, 2009, is withdrawn, and the following is substituted therefor. So it was really never debated to an extent.. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Supplemental brief of petitioner Michael David Carruth filed. Accordingly, Carruth failed to allege sufficient facts to demonstrate that appellate counsel was deficient, see Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. No hearings to be transcribed. No hearings. During closing arguments, the prosecutor made the following statement: [Carruth and Brooks] go over and get some bags, and, again, ladies and gentlemen, we submit, as Officer Pell told you, we think that was the lime in those bags. (R1.213233.) Carruth merely alleged that the statements were improper and prejudicial. In discussing the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963. Carruth claimed that several of the jurors would gather in one of the hotel rooms every night to play a board game called Rummy Cube. (C. Because Carruth failed to even allege that counsels' decision was not the result of sound trial strategy, his petition failed to meet the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. On October 9, 2003, the appellee, Michael David Carruth, was convicted of four counts of capital murder for the killing of William Brett Bowyer. The appellant's brief is due on or before 12/27/2022. View Actual Score Check Background This . In addition, the men will be charged for the double-murder of Thurman Ratliff, 68, and his wife Katherine Ratliff, 62, at their home Jan. 30, said Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones. Ex parte Hill, 591 So.2d 462, 463 (Ala.1991). The trial court also sentenced Carruth to life imprisonment for the attempted-murder, robbery, and burglary convictions. 214-***-**** View Phone. Michael David Carruth, 43, and Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr., 22, are charged with capital murder and could be sentenced to death if convicted of fatally shooting Bowyer's 12-year-old son, Brett. R.M. A review of the record reveals that, at the conclusion of jury selection, Carruth's trial counsel stated: The defense does not have any Batson or J.E.B. [W]hen the facts are undisputed and an appellate court is presented with pure questions of law, the court's review in a Rule 32 proceeding is de novo. Ex parte White, 792 So.2d 1097, 1098 (Ala.2001). Ex parte Clemons, [Ms. 1041915, May 4, 2007] --- So.3d ----, ---- (Ala.2007). Carruth failed to state what arguments he believes appellate counsel could have raised that would have changed the outcome of Carruth's direct appeal. Carruth argued that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to raise an objection. 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