The original charge was 1st degree murder and it looks like prosecutors overstated their case to the grand jury.
Remember this case? Pittsylvania County man wounded in shootout, charged with murder
It turns out that this was a case of self-defense. Unfortunately for the defendant, he went a bit too far in defending himself because he shot the guy 9 times. The 1st degree murder charge was plea-bargained down to voluntary manslaughter. He got 10 years with 9 suspended. That means he’ll be serving one year on the city prison farm.
I had heard it was self defense from several people but sometimes word on the street is well you know.
But I guess if you play your cards right and get the right lawyer. Well.
Goes from 10 to 1. Time is flying so it will be no time he will be out.