Williams v. State

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¶ 1. Yolanda Fay Williams was indicted in Washington County for the murder of Robert Brown A jury found Williams guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter. The circuit court sentenced Williams to fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. She appeals, arguing the following issues:(1) Whether the trial court erred in refusing to grant her motions for directed verdict and for judgment not withstanding the verdict when the…