People v. Carabell

A circuit court jury found defendant Alvin J. Carabell guilty of manslaughter, CL 1948, § 750.321 (Stat Ann 1954 Eev § 28.553). A motion for new trial was denied and this appeal followed.

On August 10, 1965, at about 9:30 p.m., in the city of Flint, Michigan, defendant and two friends went by auto to a beer store. Defendant remained in the front seat, one friend remained in the back seat, while the driver entered the beer store. The deceased approached the vehicle from the sidewalk, requested a drink and attempted to enter the car. He was intoxicated. A scuffle ensued between deceased and the…