State v. Grady

Defendant appeals his judgment and sentence on conviction for the offense of rape and kidnapping. Affirmed.

The sole issue presented on this appeal is a challenge to MAI-CR Approved Notes on Use which provide as follows:

(As to MAI-CR 2.04) “A general converse must not be included in the verdict directing instructions (1) where an affirmative defense has been submitted * * ”

(As to MAI-CR 2.30) “If there is such evidence [of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility], the following rules will govern the use of the following instructions in the 2.00 and 3.00 series:

c. None of the State’s…