TATE, Justice.
The defendant was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to twenty-one years at hard labor. On his appeal, the defendant relies primarily on Bill No. 10. We find merit to it and, accordingly, reverse.
The bill arises under the following circumstances: After the jury retired to deliberate on the verdict, it sent word to the trial judge that it desired to have the defendant's confession sent to the jury room. Over the defendant's objection, the...
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