This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

Jenkins, McClinton, Brown, and D were drinking. Stenneth approached and demanded that they gamble; that when he was refused, he drew a knife and started toward them. McClinton threatened to hit Stenneth with a bottle. He lunged at D several times as well as others but did no damage. Stenneth then successfully cut D on the arm. D then threw a brick at him, knocking him out. D then picked up the knife and cut Stenneth's throat. He was told not to continue by the group, but he continued, stating that he had been cut. The whole episode happened continuously, with no pauses in the action. D was convicted of murder. D appealed.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.