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Turner v. Commonwealth

No. 962555Supreme Court of Virginia

962555 Turner v. Commonwealth 11/14/1997 The Court of Appeals properly held that although the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on voluntary manslaughter in addition to its instructions on firs…

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962555 Turner v. Commonwealth 11/14/1997 The Court of Appeals properly held that although the trial court erred in failing to ins…

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Supreme Court of Virginia
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Oct 4, 2026
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Nov 14, 1997
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962555 Turner v. Commonwealth 11/14/1997 The Court of Appeals properly held that although the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on voluntary manslaughter in addition to its instructions on first degree murder, second degree murder, self defense and irresistible impulse, but also properly held that the trial court's error was harmless and its judgment is affirmed.

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