State v. McLofton
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo; T. F. Bell, Judge. Claude McLofton was convicted of manslaughter, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtProvosty, J.
The accused was tried for murder, and convicted of manslaughter, and was sentenced to a term of not less than 10 years and not more than 15 years in the penitentiary.
Because of an insult to his wife and an attempt upon her virtue, he sought out one Marsden, the offender, at the latter’s store, *501and while trying to kill him shot and killed one Phillips. Phillips had drawn a pistol to protect Marsden.
[1] Defendant requested the charge that Phillips was without right to be carrying a concealed weapon on that occasion, because even if he had such a right when on duty handling prisoners on the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State v. FordSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1885
- State v. DesforgesSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1895
- State v. MenardSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1903
- State v. ColeSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1886
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