State v. Hussain

OPINION

WEISBERG, Judge.

John Hussain (“defendant”) appeals his conviction and sentence for aggravated assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. We re verse because the trial court erred by denying defendant’s request for a jury instruction on the justification defense of Ariz.Rev.Stat. Ann. (“A.R.S.”) section 13-411.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The victim, “Billy,” first met defendant on the afternoon of April 27, 1995. Later that day, Billy saw defendant sitting in front of a Phoenix motel. Defendant told Billy that he was unable to rent a motel room because he did not have proper identification.…