KELLY, Judge.
Mona Gardner was charged with assault in the second degree, pursuant to § 565.060 RSMo (1978). The state accused Gardner of attacking Augustine Rogers (victim) with a knife and stabbing her several times after an argument. Gardner who weighs 120 pounds, claims she acted in self-defense only after the 240 pound Rogers (victim) struck her twice. After a jury trial, Gardner was convicted and subsequently sentenced to five years imprisonment as a prior...
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