State v. Coleman

Terrell A. Coleman appeals from the judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for felon in possession of á firearm, in violation of § 941.29(2), Stats., and from the order denying his motion for postconviction relief. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his request for a jury instruction on self-defense. We agree and, accordingly, reverse and remand for a new trial.

The facts relevant to resolution of this appeal are undisputed. According to the trial testimony, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on October 21, 1992, Coleman arrived at the residence of Tanisha Evans to pick up his…