Legal Opinion

State v. Knatt

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided February 13, 2019No. 18-595Published

1Opinion of the Court

KEATY, Judge.

Defendant, Paul Knatt, appeals his conviction and sentence for manslaughter. For the following reasons, Defendant's conviction and sentence are affirmed.

FACTS & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On September 1, 2011, Ridge Honore approached his cousin, Defendant herein, and asked a derogatory question. Both men began arguing, and Honore told Defendant, "You survived last time, but you won't survive this time." Honore returned to his truck, while Defendant went to his car and retrieved a gun. Defendant thereafter approached Honore, who was sitting inside of his truck with his infant child and…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. State v. CookSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1996
  2. State v. CampbellSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1981
  3. State v. SmithLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2003
  4. State v. EtienneLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1999
  5. State v. BatisteLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1991

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