People v. Thomas

Opinion

ARGUELLES, J.

We granted a hearing in this case to decide whether defendant’s conviction of involuntary manslaughter violated his due process right to fair notice of the charges against him. Since we conclude the accusatory pleading afforded him adequate notice, we affirm.

Facts

One evening in 1981, Danita R. was at a nightclub with her friend Valerie. They accepted a ride home with a man named Joe and victim Tommy Myers. Danita R. was acquainted with Myers since he had previously dated her sister. After the foursome stopped at Valerie’s house, Myers offered to drive Danita home and she…