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· 9/27/1985

Commonwealth v. Draxinger

Citations

  • 498 A.2d 963
  • 345 Pa. Super. 554
  • 1985 Pa. Super. LEXIS 9565

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • refusing to instruct jury to make findings on appropriate degree of homicide required remand for new trial
  • refusing to instruct jury to make findings on appropriate degree of homicide required remand for new trial
  • “If any version of the evidence in a homicide trial, from whatever source, supports a verdict of involuntary manslaughter, then the offense has been made an issue in the case, and a charge on involuntary manslaughter must be given if requested.”

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Judges: Brosky, Rowley, Feeney

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