People v. Kent

From a judgment of guilty of manslaughter after trial before a jury, defendant appeals. There is also an appeal from the order denying Ms motion for a new trial.

Questions: First: Was there substantial evidence to sustain a judgment of guilty of the crime of manslaughterf Yes. Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice, if done upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. (Pen. Code, § 192, subd. 1.)

The record discloses the following:

Herbert Singhofen and defendant had been close personal friends for approximately 20 years. Defendant, who was an alcoholic, had for a long…