Jackson v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE, VENTERS

Appellant, Darrell Jackson, was tried in the Jefferson Circuit Court for the murder of Michael Chester. The jury acquitted Mm on the murder charge but convicted him. of first-degree manslaughter; a sentence of twenty years’ imprisonment was imposed. On appeal as a matter of right, Jackson-presents three arguments for reversal- of his conviction. We affirm.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The facts relevant to this appeal are not contested. Appellant on several occasions sold heroin to Michael Chester and his wife, Ashley., Based upon their ongoing…