Howard v. Commonwealth

WADDILL, Commissioner.

Appellant, Larry Howard, was indicted on three counts of involuntary manslaughter (KRS 435.022(1)) arising out of an automobile accident. Upon trial he was convicted on each count of second degree involuntary manslaughter (KRS 435.022(2)) and was sentenced to twelve months in jail and fined $1,000.00 on each count.

For reversal of the conviction he contends that the trial court erred: (1) In overruling his motion for a directed verdict; (2) in allowing the Commonwealth’s attorney to interrogate him on his failure to request an alcohol blood content test, and (3) in…