OPINION
ORME, Judge:
Defendant Joseph Moritzsky appeals his jury conviction of aggravated assault, a third degree felony in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-103 (1978). Defendant urges, through new counsel, reversal of his conviction due to his trial counsel's failure to request the appropriate "defense of habitation" jury instruction. Defendant claims counsel's failure rendered his assistance ineffective in contravention of the Sixth Amendment. We...
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