State v. Small

[¶ 1] Michael Small appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (Oxford County, Warren, J.) on a jury verdict finding him guilty of a violation of a condition of his release (Class C), a violation of 15 M.R.S.A. §§ 1092, 1026(3)(A)(5) (Supp.1999). Small contends that the trial court erred by failing to define the affirmative defense of “just cause.” We disagree and affirm the judgment of conviction.

[¶ 2] Small was released on bail after being arraigned on a charge of assault (Class C). See 17-A M.R.S.A. §§ 207, 1252(4-A) (1983 & Supp.1999). The conditions of his release included a…