People v. DeHoyos

The defendant, Antonio DeHoyos, was indicted for the murder of Jose Pallares, and a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter (IB. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, pars. 9 — 1, 9 — l(a-2), 9 — 3(a)). The court sentenced defendant to serve a term of 3 to 9 years in the State penitentiary. Defendant appeals. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The deceased, Jose Pallares, died of a gunshot wound in his head on September 20, 1972. He had arrived at the home of his aunt, Mary Sanchez, at approximately 10 p.m., on September. 19, 1972. Four hours later the defendant arrived, carrying a pistol in…