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People v. Hess

Citations

  • 543 N.W.2d 332
  • 214 Mich. App. 33

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  • presuming the jury followed incorrect instruction when the jury was instructed that accident was a defense to manslaughter and also instructed that accident is not a defense to manslaughter
  • “Because voluntary manslaughter requires proof of intent, the defense of accident is applicable and the trial court in this case committed error requiring reversal in -8- instructing the jury that it was not.”
  • discussing defense of accident in relation to involuntary manslaughter

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Judges: Kelly, Taylor, Markey

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