STATE V. MORGAN 340 S.E.2d 84 (1986) CASE BRIEF

STATE V. MORGAN

340 S.E.2d 84 (1986)

NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a first-degree murder conviction.

FACTS: D was charged with first-degree murder. D contended at trial that he shot the victim, Harrell, in self-defense. D claimed that Harrell was a 6ft 3in. 280-pound manic-depressive who was coming through his doorway at his home and business threatening to kill him. D also admitted that when he shot Harrell, Harrell did not have a weapon in his hand. D was also questioned about prior misconduct in that he pointed a shotgun at a Mike Hall just three months before and even pointed one at the Chief of Police when he came to serve a warrant on D. The trial judge permitted the evidence over D's objection. D was convicted and appealed.

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