PETERSON, Judge.
Robert Lewis Stallings appeals his conviction of attempted second degree murder. He contends that the trial court erred by failing to include a definition of excusable homicide in instructions given to the jury. We agree, vacate the adjudication of guilt and remand for a new trial.
Stallings shot the victim, Allen Gainous, in the mouth during an altercation over the amount of cocaine Gainous was attempting to buy from Stallings. Both individuals...
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