Wells v. State

The defendant, Eugene Farris Wells, pled not guilty to a charge of second degree murder. A jury trial was held and defendant moved for a judgment of acquittal at the end of the state’s case. The trial judge denied the motion but reduced the charge to manslaughter. The jury found defendant guilty of manslaughter and he appeals from his adjudication.

He argues that certain questions asked by the prosecution were so inflammatory and suggestive as to require reversal. He cites Prokos v. State, Fla.App. 1968, 209 So.2d 484; and Burkhead v. State, Fla.App.1968, 206 So.2d 690. We do not find that…