State v. Hagen

Bruce Hagen was convicted by a jury in the Twentieth Judicial District Court, Sanders County, of deliberate homicide in violation of § 45-5-102, MCA, and aggravated assault in violation of § 45-5-202, MCA. Hagen appeals the decision of the District Court denying his proposed jury instruction on justifiable use of force in defense of an occupied structure. He also appeals on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

Hagen raises the following issues on appeal:

1. Did the District Court err in refusing Bruce Hagen’s proposed jury instruction on the justifiable use of force in…