NEWBERN, Justice.
The appellant, Robert Christian Walker, was charged in Pulaski Circuit Court with first degree murder. He was convicted of the lesser included offense of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Walker was 14 years old when the offense was committed. He argues manslaughter is an offense of which only a juvenile court has jurisdiction to convict and punish a person his age. We hold the Circuit Court acquired jurisdiction upon the filing...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
