State v. Perry

Dorian J. Perry ("Defendant"), an inmate in the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections ("DOC"), at South Central Correctional Center ("SCCC"), was convicted of committing violence against fellow inmate, Carl Johnson, by striking him on the head. See section 217.385.1 On appeal, Defendant claims that the trial court erred by refusing to submit his proffered jury instruction on the affirmative defense of duress. Concluding that the proffered instruction was not supported by the evidence, we affirm.

Standard of Review

" 'This Court reviews de novo a trial court's decision whether to…