People v. Tyler

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery and one count each of armed violence and attempted murder. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 12 — 4(a), 12 — 4(b)(1), 33A— 2, 8 — 4.) She was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for attempted murder and now appeals. She raises the following two issues: (1) whether the trial court erred when it refused to instruct the jury on self-defense; and (2) whether she was proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of attempted murder. We reverse and remand for new trial.

The State presented the following witnesses. Tanya…