349 So. 2d 1068 - Bruce v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “In Jernigan v. State, 305 So.2d 353 (Miss. 1974), a murder trial where the defendant claimed accidental discharge of a gun and a manslaughter verdict was returned, we stated, in holding that a fact question for determination on culpable negligence was presented for the jury, the following: The evidence in this case establishes that defendant pointed a loaded gun at Clarence Bowers, and that the gun discharged, killing Bowers. Defendant's actions unequivocally show a conscious, wanton and reckless disregard of the likely fatal consequences of his willful act which created an unreasonable risk. The evidence overwhelmingly supports the jury's verdict of manslaughter. See Frazier v. State, 289 So.2d 690 (Miss. 1974); Campbell v. State, 285 So.2d 891 (Miss. 1973); Gant v. State, 244 So.2d 18 (Miss. 1971). In Robertson v. State, 153 Miss. 770 , 121 So. 492 (1928) this Court stated: If the pointing of a loaded pistol at a human being is not culpable negligence under the above definition, then it would be difficult for the mind of mortal man to conceive of stronger facts which would constitute such negligence. ( 153 Miss. at 776 , 121 So. at 493 ). [ 305 So.2d at 354 ]. ( 349 So.2d at 1070, 1071 ).”

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   e.g. Gonzales v. State · 361 So. 2d 343 - Nelson v. State