State v. Perkins

JAMES F. McKAY, III, Chief Judge.

hThe defendant, Joseph Perkins, appeals from his conviction and sentence for violating La. R.S. 14:95.1, to wit, possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies. For the reasons that follow we find that the trial court erred in denying Joseph Perkin’s request for special jury instructions concerning self-defense/justification. Thus, we reverse the defendant’s conviction, vacate his sentence and remand *914the matter to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY OF CASE

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