Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.
Defendant was indicted for manslaughter in the first degree in connection with a stabbing incident. Prior to the summations defense counsel requested that the trial court instruct the jury as to how intoxication may affect intent. This request was denied on the ground that there was no proof in the case that defendant was intoxicated. Later, the jury interrupted its deliberations to inquire of the court whether...
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