McDaniel v. State

Terry Wade McDaniel was charged with intentionally causing the death of Michael McLaughlin, "by stabbing him with a knife," contrary to § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975.

The jury found the appellant "guilty of manslaughter as charged" and after a sentencing hearing at which two prior felonies were placed in evidence before the court, the appellant was sentenced to 16 years' imprisonment in the penitentiary.

Four issues arise from the stabbing of Michael McLaughlin by Terry McDaniel on the afternoon of February 4, 1982, after the two had been together drinking beer for a period of time that day.…