Opinion ID: 477872
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Other sentences in the same jurisdiction.

Text: 14 As to prong two of the Solem test, the record contains computer data showing that seventy-eight persons in Alabama are presently serving sentences of less than life without parole following convictions for first degree robbery with prior convictions for felonies sufficient to invoke the mandatory sentence provisions of Title 13A-5-9. Based on this data, McLester argues that his sentence is disproportionate when compared with these seventy-eight persons who should also be serving life sentences without parole. 15 Solem affords McLester no relief on this issue. Surely the Solem test does not apply to or take into account sentences which are unauthorized or illegal. Consequently, McLester's burden is to show that his sentence is disproportionate when compared with lawful and authorized sentences in the state of Alabama. 2 For these reasons, McLester fails to establish that his sentence is disproportionate to other sentences for like conduct in the state of Alabama. 16