State v. Hernandez

OPINION

FRY, Judge.

{1} Defendant Javier Hernandez appeals his conviction of battery against a police officer on several grounds. He argues that his defense attorney had an actual conflict of interest that impaired his defense in violation of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel. He further contends that the jury instructions contained reversible error. Finally, he argues that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting certain portions of the videotaped arrest underlying his battery conviction. Because we agree with Defendant that the jury instructions were misleading, we reverse and…