GASKINS, Judge.
The defendant, Lemond Washington, was originally indicted for second degree murder. After a jury trial, he was convicted of manslaughter, a violation of La. R.S. 14:31, and sentenced to serve thirty (30) years imprisonment at hard labor. The defendant appeals. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the defendant's conviction and remand for further proceedings.
FACTS
On the evening of February 3, 1995, the defendant went to a...
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