Munoz v. State

The defendant, Leonel Munoz, appeals his conviction for the manslaughter of Paul Suarez (“Mr. Suarez”). We affirm.

The facts are not in dispute. Mr. Suarez’s harassment of his ex-girlfriend, Jesai-da Rivera (“Ms. Rivera”), led to an altercation between them at Lakeside Market. Thereafter, Ms. Rivera told the defendant and co-defendant, Angel Dominguez, about the altercation, which led to everyone— Ms. Rivera, Mr. Suarez, the defendant, and the co-defendant — deciding to meet at the market. When Mr. Suarez arrived at the market, he remained in his vehicle, but pointed an AK-47 assault rifle at…