State v. Wisely

h GASKINS, J.

The defendant, Timothy Wisely, was originally indicted for first degree murder and armed robbery. Following a bench trial on the amended charge of second degree murder, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to serve 40 years imprisonment at hard labor. The defendant’s conviction and sentence are affirmed.

FACTS

On December 26, 1997, the victim, David Solomon, was at a small party in honor of his birthday. Among those present at the party were Danny Wilkins, Dennis Wilkins, and the defendant. At one point in the evening, the victim left with the defendant and the two…