Dante Martin v. State

Dante Martin (the defendant) appeals his judgment and sentences, which were entered by the trial court after a jury found him guilty of committing the crimes of manslaughter, 1 felony hazing resulting in death, 2 and two counts of misdemeanor hazing. 3 We affirm.

The defendant was a member of the percussion section of the Florida A & M University’s marching band, the “Marching 100.” Members of the percussion sec tion are entitled to ride to away events in a motor coach known as “Bus C.” The defendant was president of Bus C.

A tradition or ritual known as “Crossing Bus C” has existed at the…