ADKISSON, Chief Justice.
After a trial by jury, appellant, Barney Lee Doles, was convicted of the second-degree murder of James Harris and sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Correction. On appeal we reverse, holding that appellant was entitled to a jury instruction on justification (self-defense).
On the evening of the shooting appellant, Lisa Dean, and the victim were drinking together. All three were good friends.
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