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FIELDS v. STATE

45929.

258 Ga. 595 (1988)

372 S.E.2d 811

FIELDS v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided October 20, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jack E. Carney, Jr., for appellant.

Dupont K. Cheney, District Attorney, David C. Walker, Assistant District Attorney, Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General, Andrew S. Ree, for appellee.

WELTNER, Justice.

Alvin Fields shot and killed his brother-in-law, Terry Williams, with a handgun. Fields' wife, Tammy Williams, separated herself from Fields, and Fields undertook a search for her. During his search he encountered his brother-in-law, who was playing cards with three other persons. Williams disclaimed any knowledge of his sister's whereabouts and continued to play cards. Williams warned Fields not to anger him. Fields then produced a pistol and shot...

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