State v. Hiltibidal

JAMES M. SMART, JR., Judge.

Bryan Hiltibidal appeals his conviction of second-degree domestic assault. He complains on appeal about the failure to submit a self-defense jury instruction and the admission of evidence. The judgment is reversed, and the matter is remanded.

Facts

This case revolves around a physical altercation between Bryan Hiltibidal and his girlfriend, Katherine Smith. 1 The altercation occurred on July 26, 2006, inside Smith’s residence, which they occupied together at that time. Hiltibidal was charged with second-degree domestic assault, section 565.073, for recklessly causing…