People v. Beasley

RULAND, Judge.

Defendant, Frank Robert Beasley, appeals from the judgment entered upon jury verdicts convicting him of second degree murder, first degree assault, and two counts of crime of violence. We reverse and remand the case for a new trial.

The events which culminated in this homicide began when two cars left a night club at about closing time. In one vehicle were three men, the driver, defendant, and a second passenger. Four men, the driver and three passengers, occupied the other vehicle. As the two vehicles traveled side by side, insulting gestures and remarks were exchanged, and an…