Judgment reversed.
Mr. JUSTICE SIMON delivered the opinion of the court:
In a bench trial, the defendant, James Lenzi, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated battery. He was sentenced to not less than 1 nor more than 5 years in the penitentiary, and appeals.
The defendant presented evidence raising the affirmative defenses of self-defense and assisting a peace officer in making an arrest. Having reviewed the occurrence...
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