Young v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Luther Young appeals from his conviction for aggravated assault contending that the trial court erred in failing to charge self-defense in addition to the charge on defense of habitation even without a request. Held:

The victim testified that he was shot by the defendant while visiting him at his home while they were having a drink. There is no evidence that a quarrel preceded the shooting. The appellant contended that he was sleeping in his room, awakened and found the victim going through his dresser drawer where he kept his money. After he asked the intruder what he…