Lamar v. State

Mikell, Judge.

A jury convicted William Stokes Lamar of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime following the shooting death of his brother. Lamar was acquitted on charges of malice murder and felony murder. He appeals the voluntary manslaughter conviction, arguing that the court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict and in admitting a photograph of the victim without a proper foundation. We affirm the conviction.

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