Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court's 2022 ruling overturned a trial court's decision to deny a jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter. The appellate court found error in the trial court's refusal, notwithstanding evidence of the victim's pre-existing heart condition and drug use. Consequently, a retrial has been mandated.
Case Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a trial court's ruling in a 2022 case. The appellate court found that the trial judge had wrongly refused a jury instruction on the lesser included offense of involuntary manslaughter. This error occurred despite evidence of the victim's pre-existing heart condition and substance use. Consequently, the Supreme Court mandated a new trial.
Case Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a trial court's decision in a 2022 case. The Supreme Court found that the trial judge made a mistake by refusing to allow the jury to consider a charge of involuntary manslaughter. This was despite evidence about the victim's substance use and heart problems. As a result, the Supreme Court ordered a new trial.
Summary
A North Carolina court made a mistake. They didn't let the jury consider a lesser charge, even though the person who died had health problems and had a history of substance use. Because of this mistake, there will be a new trial.