Gregory v. State

Celestor Ortez Gregory appeals his judgment and sentences for robbery with a weapon and battery. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in its instructions to the jury on self-defense and by denying his motion for judgment of acquittal on the *653robbery count. Appellant also argues that his convictions for robbery with a weapon and battery violate double jeopardy. We find no error based on double jeopardy or the denial of the judgment of acquittal. However, we reverse because the trial court erred by instructing the jury on the forcible-felony exception to self-defense.

The following facts…