People v. Jenkins

Appellant, Leon Williams, William Clinton Johnson, and other persons were engaged in a drinking party at a residence occupied by appellant and Margaret Nixon. A quarrel developed, in the course of which apparently all persons present participated in some degree. As a result, Williams was killed and Johnson stabbed. Appellant was charged with the murder of Williams and with assault with a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, § 245) on Johnson. After a jury trial, he was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Williams’ death and of assault with a deadly weapon on Johnson. A motion for a new trial…