State v. Hill

STILWELL, J.:

Robert Orlando Hill appeals his convictions for murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, arguing the trial court erred in (1) allowing the State to comment on his post-arrest silence and (2) refusing to issue a specific self-defense charge he requested. We reverse his convictions and remand for a new trial.

BACKGROUND

Hill was charged with shooting Artie Hill (Victim, no relation) while Victim sat in the passenger seat of a parked car. The State presented four witnesses of the incident at trial. Ira Green testified Victim was sitting in the car…