BARRY, Judge.
STATEMENT OF THE CASE
On August 14, 1986 the defendant and his co-defendant, William Cockerham, were charged with manslaughter, a violation of La.R.S. 14:31. On August 19, 1986 both pled not guilty. The cases were severed and a jury found the defendant guilty as charged. A new trial was denied and the defendant was sentenced to 18 years at hard labor. Cockerham was acquitted.
FACTS
After midnight on March 22, 1986 Michael...
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