Barnes v. State

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

Richard Barnes ("Barnes") appeals his jury convictions for Class A misdemeanor battery on a law enforcement officer, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, and Class B misdemeanor disorderly con duct. On appeal, Barnes challenges the trial court's refusal to give his tendered jury instruction regarding the right of a citizen to resist unlawful entry into his home and the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions.

We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts and Procedural History

On November 18, 2007, Barnes and his wife,…