Appellant challenges his conviction for second-degree murder on several grounds, only one of which merits discussion. Appellant contends that the jury instruction for the lesser-included offense of manslaughter by act was fundamentally flawed, requiring a new trial. We agree and reverse.
Appellant was charged and tried for second-degree murder. In addition to instructing the jury on the second-degree murder...
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