State v. Chatman

MOORE, Justice:

Appellant was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years, suspended upon the service of 20 years. Appellant appeals the trial court’s refusal to give a jury charge on involuntary manslaughter and accident. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Tim Harris (Victim) was living with Jackie McCants who had two children by appellant. Appellant’s son told appellant he was upset because of fighting between Victim and McCants. Approximately three weeks later, appellant and Victim met in a parking lot. Appellant asked to speak privately with Victim. After speaking…