People v. Genes

I write separately in this case, because I am troubled by two aspects of it, one of which was discussed in the majority opinion.

Defendant Genes pled guilty this second time1 to attempted manslaughter. I have endeavored to determine whether he pled guilty to attempted voluntary manslaughter or attempted involuntary manslaughter. A complete search of the record and close scrutiny of the plea transcript has failed to resolve this question.

The original information charged Genes with second-degree murder. Defense counsel filed a motion to have the information amended to charge manslaughter — on…