State v. Lara

OPINION

MARTONE, Justice.

Miguel Lara was convicted of aggravated assault. The court of appeals reversed, concluding that Lara was entitled to a “voluntary act” instruction and a lesser included offense instruction on disorderly conduct. State v. Lara, 179 Ariz. 578, 880 P.2d 1124 (App.1994). Disagreeing with these conclusions, and believing that the “voluntary act” instruction raised an issue of importance, we granted review.

PART I

After having been stalked and assaulted by Lara, A1 Bartlett called the Tucson police and complained that Lara would not leave his house. Tucson police officer…