NORRIS, Justice Pro Tem.
Patricia Van Winkle was indicted for the second degree murder of her son, 12-year-old Patrick Van Winkle. La.R.S. 14:30.1. A 12-member jury found her guilty of manslaughter. La.R.S. 14:31. The District Court sentenced her to 21 years at hard labor with credit for time served. The Court of Appeal affirmed. State v. Van Winkle,
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