State v. Montijo

OPINION

LIVERMORE, Presiding Judge.

Defendant killed Alex Torres, was charged with first-degree murder, argued self-defense, and was convicted of negligent homicide. The prosecution relied on the nature of the wounds and the three conflicting statements of the defendant. The defense relied on the defendant’s testimony, his good character, and the aggressive, violent, and turbulent character of the decedent. Defendant raises five issues on appeal. We affirm.

Defendant first contends that the trial court erred in failing to give the following requested instruction:

You are further instructed that…