Commonwealth v. Thornton

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth v. Thornton

353 A.2d 427, 466 Pa. 424, 1976 Pa. LEXIS 504

DecidedMarch 17, 1976

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Commonwealth v. Thornton, 353 A.2d 427, 466 Pa. 424, 1976 Pa. LEXIS 504 (Pa. 1976).

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OPINION OF THE COURT

PER CURIAM:

Appellant, Perry Thornton, Jr., was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to five to ten years in prison. Post-verdict motions were denied and this ap[425]*425peal followed. Appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by refusing appellant’s motion to cross-examine a defense witness. We have considered this issue and conclude that it is without merit.

Judgment of sentence affirmed.

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OPINION OF THE COURT

PER CURIAM:

Appellant, Perry Thornton, Jr., was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to five to ten years in prison. Post-verdict motions were denied and this ap[425]*425peal followed. Appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by refusing appellant’s motion to cross-examine a defense witness. We have considered this issue and conclude that it is without merit.

Judgment of sentence affirmed.

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353 A.2d 427, 466 Pa. 424, 1976 Pa. LEXIS 504, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/commonwealth-v-thornton-pa-1976.