Martin v. State

LEE, Justice, for the Court:

Dianne Martin and Charles E. Martin, husband and wife, were jointly indicted in the Circuit Court of Webster County for manslaughter of Joseph Brian Ramage, twenty-six month old son of Mrs. Martin and stepson of Charles Martin. A severance was granted, Charles Martin was tried, convicted and sentenced to twenty (20) years. That conviction was affirmed by this Court February 8, 1978 [Martin v. State, 354 So.2d 1114 (Miss.1978)]. Dianne Martin was tried May 24, 1977, convicted and sentenced to twenty (20) years and she appeals here. We reverse.

Appellant contends that…