Ludwig v. Commonwealth

LeROY F. MILLETTE, JR., Judge.

John William Ludwig (Ludwig) was indicted and tried for murder and use of a firearm during the commission of murder. The jury found Ludwig guilty of the lesser-included offense of voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of murder. On appeal, Ludwig contends the trial court improperly responded to a jury question during deliberations, which misled the jury into rendering an inconsistent verdict. Additionally, Ludwig argues the trial court should have granted his motion to set aside the firearm conviction as his…