POPE, Judge.
Appellant/defendant John B. Benefield appeals his conviction for aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime and the denial of his motion for new trial. Defendant contends the trial court erred by failing to charge the jury as to defendant's sole defense, self-defense. It is undisputed that defendant did not submit a written request to charge on the issue of self-defense. "This court has held that where there has been...
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