Johnson v. State

Johnson, Chief Judge.

Hazel Johnson appeals her conviction of voluntary manslaughter. Johnson testified that she and Cato Mathis were living together in a trailer. They attended a party at a friend’s home. Mathis was drinking and smoking marijuana. Johnson was also aware that Mathis was using “dope.” As Johnson and Mathis were driving home, he began to curse her and accuse her of wanting to be with another man. Johnson told Mathis to move out of her trailer. When they got home, Mathis slapped Johnson. Johnson handed Mathis his clothes and started to pack his belongings. Mathis continued to…