State v. Crudup

GARY M. GAERTNER, JR., Judge.

Introduction

Billy H. Crudup (Crudup) appeals the trial court’s entry of judgment and sentence upon a jury’s verdict finding him guilty of domestic assault in the first degree, armed criminal action, and felonious restraint. On appeal, he asserts the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on a lesser-included offense and on the defense of self-defense, and in admitting certain evidence. We affirm.

Background

The State of Missouri charged Crudup as a prior and persistent offender with the class A felony of first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal…