People v. Robertson

Defendant was indicted and tried for the murder of Sharon Williams. After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and was sentenced to an extended term of 6 years 8 months to 30 years.

Defendant’s first contention on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient to establish provocation in support of a verdict of voluntary manslaughter.

At the trial defendant testified to his stoimy relationship with the victim, Sharon Williams. The details are not necessary to this opinion, but, in summary, Sharon and defendant had separated after living together for two years, and…