State v. Coulter

OPINION

THUMMA, Judge.

¶ 1 Eric James Coulter appeals from his aggravated prison sentence for manslaughter, challenging the application of the statutory aggravating circumstance of “emotional or financial harm to the victim’s immediate family” and the requirement he pay for his own DNA testing. Although this court vacates the requirement that he pay for his own DNA testing, in all other respects Coulter’s conviction and sentence are affirmed.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 A jury convicted Coulter of manslaughter, a Class 2 felony and a dangerous and domestic violence offense, after he killed…