Ruff v. State

Smith, Judge.

Appellant Ruff contends we must reverse his conviction of voluntary manslaughter because the trial court erred in failing to charge the law of Code § 26-1301(a) and in admitting certain evidence and because the evidence did not support the verdict. We affirm.

On the night of September 23, 1977, appellant and the victim became involved in a fight during a dice game at a Savannah bar. On the morning of September 24, 1977, appellant returned to the bar armed with a rifle and located the victim, who was sitting on a bench in front of the bar. Appellant approached the bench with his…