QUILLIAN, Chief Judge.
Defendant appeals his conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Held:
1. Defendant contends the state failed to carry its burden of proof as to intent.
The state's evidence showed that the defendant shot the victim in the face with a pistol, not in self-defense. Defendant admitted the shooting but testified that he did so in self-defense because the victim had a weapon, although no weapon was found.
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