State v. Battle

Appellant Julian Deandre Battle appeals his conviction for murder, arguing the trial court erred in (1) refusing to charge the jury on involuntary manslaughter, and (2) charging the jury that it could consider evidence of Appellant’s flight in determining his guilt. We reverse and remand for a new trial because there. is evidence to support an involuntary manslaughter charge.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On December 25, 2009, Appellant attended a gathering with a few relatives and friends — some of whom invited guests of their own, such as Rafael Dodd (Victim) — at the Park West Apartments in…