SCALES, Justice.
The appellant was found guilty of the offense of murder by the trial judge. Punishment was assessed at confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections for 9 years. The appellant contends that the evidence of self-defense entitles her to an acquittal as a matter of law. We disagree, and, consequently, we affirm the conviction.
A person is justified in using deadly force in self-defense against another when and to the degree he reasonably...
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