State v. Hayes

TATE, Justice.

The defendant I-Iayes was indicted and tried for murder, La.R.S. 14:30, and convicted of manslaughter, La.R.S. 14:31, a responsive verdict, La.C.Cr.P. Art. 814. He appeals the verdict and sentence of 15 years in the penitentiary.

From the bills taken and the trial court’s per curiams, the context facts appear to be these: The defendant Hayes is charged with the murder of Linda Medlock on December 27, 1970. The theory is that he shot her with the specific intent to kill her or to inflict great bodily harm upon her. La.R.S. 14.30(1).

We find merit in the principal error urged on…