State v. Barnes, Unpublished Decision (7-21-2000)

OPINION This appeal is taken from a final judgment of the Portage County Court of Common Pleas. Appellant, Marcus D. Barnes, appeals from his convictions for involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault following a trial by jury. For the following reasons, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand the matter for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

On the night of November 21, 1997, Rebecca Vanaman ("Vanaman"), appellant's girlfriend, picked appellant up from work at approximately 11:00 p.m. After showering and changing cloths, appellant and Vanaman drove to a local bar to…