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Morelock v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee
460 S.W.2d 861 (1970)
- Written by Rose VanHofwegen, JD
Facts
Harold Morelock (defendant) was having an illicit affair. While drinking and driving, the couple argued about the future of their relationship. When Morelock tossed a beer can out the window, police pulled over the car. Morelock suddenly panicked, shot his lover four times, then shot himself. The court convicted Morelock of first-degree murder despite his defense that he acted without malice. Morelock appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Oliver, J.)
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