People v. Sloan

Following a jury trial, defendant Mark Sloan was convicted of murder and home invasion and sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant argues that: (1) the trial court erred in refusing his instructions on voluntary manslaughter and self-defense; (2) his conviction" must be reversed because no involuntary manslaughter instruction was tendered or given; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing him without fully considering his potential for rehabilitation. In view of our disposition of the first issue, we need not address defendant’s other arguments.

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