People v. Kelly

The defendant, Wesley Kelly, was indicted for murder and voluntary manslaughter. After a jury verdict finding him guilty of involuntary manslaughter, he was sentenced by the Circuit Court of Lake County to 5 years’ probation with the first year to be served on a work-release program.

He appeals, contending:

1. That since he was not indicted for involuntary manslaughter, the jury should not have been instructed regarding the offense.

2. That his testimony did not establish the offense of involuntary manslaughter and there was not sufficient evidence to submit the question to the jury in that.

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