PEOPLE V. THOMAS
729 P.2d 972 (1986)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This case involves whether the crime of attempted reckless
manslaughter can be recognized. It is interesting because it demonstrates that one can
attempt to act in a reckless manner.
FACTS: On February 4, 1981 Thomas (D) received a telephone call from a friend who told
him that she had just been raped by a neighbor who lived upstairs. D arrived at his friend's
apartment with a pistol and went upstairs to visit the neighbor. D falsely identified
himself as a police officer and instructed his friend to call the police. The neighbor began
to flee and D fired three shots at him, two of which struck the alleged rapist. D claimed
that two shots were warning shots and that the other shot was accidental. D was convicted of
first degree assault and of attempted reckless manslaughter. The court of appeals reversed
the conviction of attempted reckless manslaughter and we grant certiorari to review that
reversal.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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