State v. Coley

TYSON, Judge.

*249John Thomas Coley ("Defendant") appeals from his convictions of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and possession of a firearm by a felon. Defendant argues on appeal that the trial court *250erred by declining to instruct the jury on self-defense and defense of habitation. We reverse Defendant's convictions, vacate the judgment, and grant him a new trial.

I. Background

On the evening of 7 June 2016, Defendant was sitting outside of his neighbor's house with friends. At the time, Defendant was recovering from a broken leg and was using crutches and a wheelchair.…