Burford v. State

Basil Burford appeals his convictions for manslaughter by culpable negligence, vehicular homicide, and fleeing a law enforcement officer. Burford argues that his convictions for manslaughter by culpable negligence and vehicular homicide (which is a lesser included offense of manslaughter by culpable negligence) violate double jeopardy. He further asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial based upon the prosecutor’s closing arguments pertaining to Burford’s right to remain silent. We affirm the conviction for manslaughter by culpable negligence but vacate the…