Hansen v. State

VILLANTI, Judge.

Steven John Hansen appeals his final judgment and sentence for aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon, witness tampering, and violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence. Although Hansen raises several issues on appeal, we find that only one warrants discussion — the trial court’s modified jury instruction. For reasons discussed below, we reverse for a new trial on only the aggravated battery and witness tampering charges.

Steven Hansen and Staryn Henshaw had a brief but rocky relationship from June 2002 until February 2003, when Hen-shaw sought…