State of Tennessee v. Earnest Gwen Humphrey - Concurring

Case Number
M2003-01489-CCA-R3-CD

I concur in the majority opinion, but I believe one issue deserves further
discussion–sequential offense consideration jury instructions in cases involving a question of second degree murder or voluntary manslaughter. The defendant’s concern is that requiring the jury to acquit on the greater offense before considering the lesser offense can cause a problem when it involves second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter. I agree.

Authoring Judge
Judge Joseph M. Tipton
Originating Judge
Judge Lillie Ann Sells
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Earnest Gwen Humphrey - Concurring
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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