SCHWARTZ, Judge.
The defendant Pierce appeals from the judgments and sentences entered against him after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder and carrying a concealed firearm. We affirm the latter conviction, but reverse the former on the ground that the evidence justifies only a manslaughter charge and thus does not support the finding of second degree murder.
The evidence, viewed, as required, in the light most favorable to the state, shows conclusively...
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