State v. George

Judge Joy Cossich Lobrano

| iDarrell George (“Defendant”) appeals his convictions for one count of manslaughter and one count of attempted manslaughter, and his adjudication and sentencing on both counts as a second-felony habitual offender on the grounds that the State of Louisiana (“State”) failed to prove that his actions were not justified and were not in self-defense. In furtherance of that challenge, Defendant asserts that the State’s burden of proof was eased due to the district court’s failure to give a requested jury instruction. Defendant also appeals his sentences, averring that the…