Legal Opinion
State v. Mayfield
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 6, 2018No. 18-420PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PERRET, Judge.
Defendant, Marlin L. Mayfield, entered a plea of guilty to one count of manslaughter, a violation of La.R.S. 14:31, and one count of aggravated assault with a firearm, a violation of La.R.S. 14:37, in connection with the June 23, 2013, shooting of his wife. Defendant appeals his manslaughter sentence as excessive. For the following reasons, we amend, and as amended, affirm.
Factual and Procedural Background:
On June 23, 2013, Teresa Mayfield, Defendant's wife, arrived at Defendant's home to pick up their children and an argument ensued. During the argument, Defendant took Mrs.…
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