State of Iowa v. Deonte WB Ellison

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF IOWA No. 21–0657 Submitted September 15, 2022—Filed February 3, 2023 STATE OF IOWA, Appellee, vs. DEONTE WB ELLISON, Appellant. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Michael J. Shubatt, Judge. A defendant appeals his conviction for voluntary manslaughter, arguing that the district court committed reversible error in instructing the jury. AFFIRMED. McDermott, J., delivered the opinion of the court in which all justices joined. Martha J. Lucey, State Appellate Defender, and Shellie L. Knipfer (argued), Assistant Appellate Defender, for appellant. Brenna…