Shenah v. Henderson

HAYS, Justice.

Petitioner was convicted of misdemeanor manslaughter under § 13-456, subsec. A, par. 3(b). The charge against petitioner was the result of an automobile accident which resulted in the death of Janice Logan. Prior to sentencing a mitigation hearing was held at which time petitioner, through his attorney, expressed his willingness to pay a reasonable amount to the parents of the deceased girl to help defray the expenses of their loss. The trial judge entered an order placing petitioner on probation subject to petitioner’s paying $2500 to the parents of the deceased girl. In its…