KELLY, Judge.
Defendant, William Godwin, was convicted by a jury of manslaughter in the shooting death of his wife. At the time of sentencing Godwin introduced considerable evidence establishing his good character and requested a probationary sentence. After expressly considering all the circumstances and available evidence, the trial court sentenced Godwin to a term of two and one-half years. On appeal Godwin argues that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing...
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