Wright v. State
Indiana Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
STATON, Judge.
A jury found Jessie Wright ("Wright") guilty of reckless homicide, a Class C felony1, for which he was sentenced to eight years in prison. In his appeal, Wright presents one restated issue for our review: whether the trial court committed reversible error in its response to a jury's question after deliberations had commenced.
We reverse and remand.
The facts most favorable to the State reveal that Wright and Richard Wright ("Richard") were involved in an argument which caused Wright to stab Richard. Richard died as a result of the stabbing. Wright was arrested and charged…
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- Maynard v. StateIndiana Court of Appeals · 1987
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