Court Opinion

ID: 7773543
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2022-07-30 20:57:48.748702+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:40:47.984815
License: Public Domain

I respectfully disagree with the majority's conclusion in its unpublished memorandum that what I assume, but have no conclusive way of knowing, was a $20 prepaid long-distance calling card falls within the definition of either a "credit card" or a "debit card," as set out in § 13A-9-14, Ala. Code 1975. It appears to me that the issue discussed in the unpublished memorandum may be dispositive under the facts presented; however, the issue is not addressed by the parties. I would not affirm on this basis; instead, based on the record before us, I would remand the case for the trial court to determine exactly what kind of card was stolen and whether it would constitute either a "credit card" or "debit card" as defined by statute. The resolution of that issue on return to remand would dictate whether we address the appellant's specific arguments on appeal.
COBB, J., concurs.