STATE OF MISSOURI, Plaintiff-Respondent v. JAMES CRAIG HOBSON

James Craig Hobson (“Defendant”) appeals from his conviction for one count of second-degree assault of a law enforcement officer. Defendant claims (1) the trial court erred in overruling an objection he made during the State’s closing argument and (2) the trial, court plainly erred in failing to give a self-defense instruction. We disagree with his arguments and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

On November 6, 2013, Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Jeffry Leathers (“Trooper Leathers”) was on patrol when he heard Dent County dispatch call Dent County Deputy…