State v. Larmand

Francis Larmand appeals his convictions for second-degree lynching, conspiracy, and pointing and presenting a firearm. He argues the trial court erred in: (1) submitting his written charge to the jury; (2) not directing a verdict on the charges of lynching, conspiracy, and pointing and presenting a firearm; and (3) charging the jury that it may infer all persons who are present as members of a mob when an act of violence is committed are guilty as principals. We reverse.

FACTS

Ryan Lochbaum worked for Larmand’s wife, Kerriann, at Pop-A-Lock from 2005 to October 20Ó8, when he was termi-' nated.1…