GIVAN, Chief Justice.
The appellant was convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter, a Class B felony, and was sentenced to eighteen (18) years imprisonment.
The facts are: On February 15, 1984, in the vicinity of 2201 East 22nd Street, Gary, Indiana, the appellant, James Wheeler, was overheard arguing with his son, the victim, over money. The argument continued throughout the day and became more heated.
The victim was holding a baseball bat in a threatening...
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