State of Missouri v. Andrew Barnett

Andrew Barnett ("Barnett") appeals the circuit court's judgment following a jury trial convicting him of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Barnett argues the circuit court erred in failing to submit a self-defense instruction. This Court has jurisdiction under article V, section 10 of the Missouri Constitution. Because there was substantial evidence to support the submission of a self-defense instruction, the circuit court's judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded.

Background

Barnett was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The following evidence was…