People v. Butler

Opinion

HALLER, J.

Stephen Butler appeals from a judgment convicting him of involuntary manslaughter. He asserts there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that his conduct caused the victim’s death, and the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on criminal negligence. We reject these contentions and affirm the judgment.

OVERVIEW

The charges against defendant arose from an incident during which he and other individuals beat, tied up, suffocated and provided cocaine to the victim. Based on defendant’s participation, he was charged with various offenses, including first degree…