GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS V. KNIGHT
989 F.2d 619 (1993)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Knight (D) appealed from a judgment, which entered a conviction for
voluntary manslaughter, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of
violence, and possession of a firearm by felon, adjudged him to be a habitual criminal, and
enhanced his sentence pursuant to 14 V.I. Code Ann. 61 (1990).
FACTS: Knight (D) was indicted for second-degree murder in connection with the death of
Miller. D allegedly struck Miller in the head repeatedly with a pistol, and the gun
discharged and killed him. D admitted to the incident, but claimed that the gun discharged
accidentally when Miller grabbed and squeezed Miller's pistol hand. An eyewitness testified
that D neither pointed the gun at Miller, nor threatened to shoot him. The court did not
permit the eyewitness or the investigating police officer to testify as to their opinions
that the shooting was accidental. D was convicted and appeals.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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