COMMONWEALTH v. LESHER


4 Pa. D. & C. 3d 243 (1977)

Commonwealth v. Lesher

Common Pleas Court of Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

December 28, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John E. Gallagher, District Attorney, for Commonwealth.

George A. Heitczman, for defendant.


WILLIAMS, J., December 28, 1977.

Defendant in the above-captioned matter was originally indicted upon a charge of murder. After trial by jury he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania awarded a new trial, which was held during the week of September 13, 1977. Defense counsel initially requested and then withdrew proposed instructions to the jury on the offense of involuntary manslaughter, the elements of which were clearly...

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