TURSI, Judge.
The defendant, Calvin Smith, was charged with first degree assault, and with having committed a violent crime. The trial court instructed the jury on both charges and second degree assault, but rejected defendant's proffered instructions on self-defense, justifiable use of force, and third degree assault. The jury acquitted the defendant of having committed a violent crime, but convicted him of second degree assault.
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