MAHADY, Justice.
Following a trial by jury, defendant was convicted of the first degree murder of his wife and of the attempted first degree murder of his stepdaughter. At trial, defendant relied principally upon the defense of diminished capacity. In this appeal, he challenges the trial court's jury instructions. We hold that the court's charge constituted plain error and reverse.
Defendant raises the following issues: (1) whether the trial court incorrectly...
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