COOKS, Judge.
William Pyke was tried on a charge of attempted second degree murder in violation of LSA-R.S. 14:30.1 and 14:27. He was convicted as charged by an eleven to one verdict, and sentenced to serve 50 years at hard labor. We reverse.
FACTS
On February 21, 1992, Bryan Babineaux accompanied by several friends drove from Opelousas to Ville Platte for a night on the town. A fight commenced after closing time outside the Happy Hour Bar between...
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