State v. Houcks

ULRICH, Chief Judge, Presiding Judge.

Michelle Houcks appeals her convictions following jury trial for assault in the first degree, § 565.050, RSMo 1994, and armed criminal action, § 571.015, RSMo 1994. Mrs. Houcks raises only one point on appeal. She contends that the trial court erred in refusing to submit to the jury an instruction on self-defense. The judgment of convictions is affirmed.

FACTS

Michelle Houcks lived with her husband Darren in their home located at 5411 Sycamore Street in Jackson County, Missouri, until the two decided to separate in the summer of 1995. On Thursday, August…