STEVENSON, C.J.
Job Charles was tried by jury and convicted of second degree murder, a lesser included offense of the charged first degree murder. Charles now appeals, arguing that the trial court's refusal to give his requested "independent acts" instruction and an erroneous evidentiary ruling compel reversal of his conviction. We find merit in these arguments and reverse.
Jean-Marcedly Lamarre was shot and killed on June 2, 2000. In prosecuting Charles for...
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