State v. Bryson

¶ 1 Delorean Latrell Bryson appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide with a dangerous weapon and a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial. Bryson argues that the court erred in declining to instruct the jury on the privilege of defense of others. We reject Bryson's arguments and affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Bryson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm, after an altercation in which Bryson shot a cook at a restaurant.1 According to the testimony at trial, the…