McCoy v. State

1. There was, in view of the evidence and the statement of the accused, no error in failing to charge the law of voluntary manslaughter.

2. The court fully, fairly, and correctly instructed the jury on the principles of law relating to the defense of insanity.

3. The principles contained in the request to charge in reference to the defense of insanity were covered in the general charge.

4. There was no error in the recharge on the jury's right to recommend mercy.

5. It does not appear that the newly discovered evidence would likely produce a different result, and there was no abuse of discretion…