State v. Matz

¶1 Steven Leo Matz (Matz) appeals from the verdict and judgment entered by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, finding him guilty of felony aggravated assault and enhancing his sentence for that offense with an additional five years pursuant to § 46-18-221, MCA, based upon the finding that he used a weapon in the commission of the offense. We affirm.

¶2 We consider the following issues on appeal:

¶3 (1) Did the District Court err in denying Matz’s proposed jury instruction which would have required the State to prove that Matz did not act with justifiable use of force?

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