HARRIS, Judge.
Dwayne Crapps appeals his conviction of two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer. He contends the court erred in denying his request to give the simple battery instruction as a lesser included offense. We agree and reverse.
Although not listed as a lesser included offense to the offense of battery on a law enforcement officer in the Standard Jury Instructions, nonetheless, case law makes it clear that simple battery is a lesser included...
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