Black v. State

OPINION

CRONE, J.

Case Summary

Cecil Black appeals his conviction for murder. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Issue

We restate the issue as whether the trial court committed fundamental error in granting the State's motion in limine prohibiting Black from questioning prospective jurors during voir dire regarding the law of self-defense.

Facts and Procedural History 1

On September 26, 2003, the State charged Black with murder. On December 29, 2003, Black filed notice of his intent to claim self-defense. On January 12, 2004, the State amended the charge to class A felony voluntary manslaughter,…