Opinion ID: 885568
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 13

Heading: May the defendant's actions following an unjustified use of deadly force be alleged as facts supporting charging the offense of negligent homicide?

Text: ¶ 46 This issue specifically addresses the State's case in chief, namely that the evidence will show that Kuntz's use of force was not justified, and she negligently caused Becker's death by first stabbing him and then failing to summon medical aid. To this extent, we hold that the State may, of course, allege relevant facts that may tend to prove the elements of the charged crime, negligent homicide. The evidentiary purpose of such alleged facts, however, is strictly limited by our holdings under the above issues. ¶ 47 For these reasons, the District Court's order denying Kuntz's motion to amend or strike the amended information is affirmed, and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. J.A. TURNAGE, C.J., and JIM REGNIER, KARLA M. GRAY, and W. WILLIAM LEAPHART, JJ., concur.