State v. O'Hara

¶1 Ryan J. O’Hara was charged with one count of second degree assault, and he claimed self-defense. The jury found him guilty. On appeal, he contends that he was prevented from arguing his theory of self-defense due to an erroneous instruction. He also contends that the testimony of the investigating officers violated his constitutional right to confront witnesses, and that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. Concluding the jury was not adequately instructed on self-defense, we reverse his conviction.

FACTS

¶2 On January 3, 2006, police officers Rob Boothe and Isamu Yamada…