Carson v. State

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Alonzo Carson (Carson) appeals his conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter and raises the following issues:1

I. Whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the use of deadly force in self-defense when the instructions did not inform the jury that a person may act in self-defense to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

II. Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the judgment of the trial court.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The evidence most favorable to the conviction follows. Gary and Cary Ransom went to the home of Tracy…