Sharpless v. Lits

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• implying that involuntary manslaughter may be a permissible verdict if the facts presented by either side would support such a verdict
• implying that involuntary manslaughter may be a permissible verdict if the facts presented by either side would support such a verdict
• implying that involuntary manslaughter is a permissi ble verdict on a murder indictment if rational
• implying that involuntary manslaughter is a permissible verdict on a murder indictment if rational
• Finding arraignment not fatally defective where defendant appeared pro se, signed pauper's oath, and entered plea of not guilty where counsel was appointed shortly after arraignment and defendant's ability to present a defense· suffered no prejudice
• no prejudice due to absence of counsel at arraignment

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