Andrews v. State

HARWOOD, Presiding Judge.

Under an indictment charging him with manslaughter in the first degree, this appellant was, by a jury, found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree, his punishment being fixed at hard labor for one year and a fine of $500.00.

Mr. Dewey Moon was found dead in a roadside ditch early on the morning of 24 December 1960. His body bore massive injuries and there were indications that he had been struck by a motor vehicle. After an investigation, this appellant was charged with the death of Mr. Moon.

We have not detailed the evidence for in our opinion the following…