KARL v. STATE

No. 61-800.

144 So.2d 869 (1962)

Jan Ellis KARL, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida. Third District.

September 25, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael F. Zarowny and L.J. Cushman, Miami, for appellant.

Richard W. Ervin, Atty. Gen., and Herbert P. Benn, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.

Before PEARSON, TILLMAN, C.J., and CARROLL and HENDRY, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

The appellant was informed against and tried for the crime of murder in the second degree, following death of his 17-month old step-son which resulted from a blow or blows administered by appellant. The trial judge withdrew the second degree murder charge from jury consideration and submitted the case on manslaughter. A verdict was returned against the defendant. He was adjudged guilty and sentenced to six months to ten years confinement.

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