The appellant was arraigned before the Court below on a charge of murder, contrary to section
209 of the Penal Code. He denied the charge. A total of four witnesses were called by the
prosecution. The appellant, on his part, opted not to give evidence, exercising his constitutional
right not to testify. At the end, the jury found the appellant guilty of manslaughter and he was
convicted accordingly and sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour. He now
appeals to this Court against the conviction. Five grounds of appeal were filed, as follows: