STONE, J.
We affirm Weir's conviction and sentence on the charge of manslaughter by culpable negligence, addressing two points which merit our attention: the denial of the motion for judgment of acquittal and the special jury instruction on pre-existing injury.
The trial record reflects that the victim, Michael Martin, had stayed at his sister's apartment. Weir and his wife were also overnight guests. Martin injected himself into an argument that occurred...
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