Opinion ID: 2720490
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Evidence Against Smith

Text: While in custody for this case, Smith was twice found in possession of prisonermade weapons. He also assaulted another inmate. Someone held the victim while Smith punched him in the face and upper torso. After deputies separated the inmates, it was discovered that the victim also had three puncture wounds in his back. Two metal shanks were found in a nearby toilet. Smith had committed a residential burglary on July 30, 1982. The 60-year-old condominium owner came home and found a man in her bedroom. She did not remember what happened next, but was apparently knocked unconscious, suffering a head wound that required 20 stitches. The victim‘s daughter saw Smith leaving the residence. He was arrested one block away in possession of the victim‘s jewelry. 12 Documentary evidence established Smith had been convicted of assaulting a woman with intent to commit great bodily injury, attempting to murder Keith Curry, and transporting cocaine.