State v. Mayo

MILLER, Justice:

This appeal is brought by the appellant and defendant below, William Ulysses Mayo, Jr., from his conviction in the Circuit Court of Fayette County, of sécond degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and unlawful wounding. The defendant contends that there was insufficient evidence to support his convictions as an aider and abettor to second degree murder and unlawful wounding. He also alleges that the jury instruction unconstitutionally relieved the State of proving an essential element of attempted murder. We agree and reverse the judgment of the circuit court.

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