State v. Hanton

94 Wn.2d 129, 614 P.2d 1280 (1980)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Hanton (D) accidentally pulled his car in front of another, causing him to brake suddenly. That person then followed D until they stopped. The victim tried to pull D from his car. D drew a pistol and shot and killed the victim. D was charged with first-degree manslaughter. D requested an instruction that the state prove beyond a reasonable doubt the lack of self-defense. That request was denied. D was convicted and appealed.