Emory v. State

Weltner, Justice.

Nelson Emory stabbed Dale Stephens to death with a knife. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.1

While Emory was visiting a female friend, he became engaged in an argument with her brother, Stephens. The latter obtained a piece of wood with which he attacked Emory. Although Emory had an opportunity to depart, he stabbed Stephens in the heart.

*815Decided February 21, 1991. Laurens C. Lee, for appellant. Ralph M. Walke, District Attorney, Peter F. Larsen, S. Craig Fraser, Assistant District Attorneys, Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General, Andrew S. Ree, for…