Green v. State

Appellant, Alexander Green, appeals his conviction and sentence for manslaughter. We affirm, without further discussion, the judgment of conviction. However, Appellant’s argument regarding sentencing has merit and, for the reasons which follow, we vacate the sentence and remand the cause for a new sentencing hearing before a different judge.

At the sentencing hearing, the victim’s parents made a statement to the Court. Thereafter, the following took place:

Court: Mr. Green, do you have anything to say?

Defendant: Yes, sir.

Defense counsel: If I may have a moment, Judge.

Court: All right. We either…