State v. Williams

WILLIAM A. CULPEPPER, Judge Pro Tern.

The issues presented by this appeal are whether there was sufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding that defendant was guilty of manslaughter and whether the trial court erred by imposing an excessive sentence. Defendant further requests that this court review the record for errors patent.

On or about February 10, 1990, Morris Denson died from stab wounds that he received from defendant, Perry J. Williams, outside of June Mitchell’s Club in New Iberia, Louisiana; A tape recorded and transcribed statement was made by defendant and introduced at trial…