McINNIS v. STATE

No. 93-02333.

642 So.2d 831 (1994)

Edward Charles McInnis, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.

September 23, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John D. Mills, Fort Myers, for appellant.

Robert A. Butterworth, Atty. Gen., Tallahassee, and Kimberly D. Nolen, Asst. Atty. Gen., Tampa, for appellee.


BLUE, Judge.

Edward Charles McInnis appeals his conviction for aggravated battery. He contends the trial court failed to instruct the jury on self defense and voluntary intoxication. Because the testimony supported the self defense instruction, we agree, reverse the conviction and remand for a new trial.

McInnis and the victim were involved in a "personal relationship" for approximately fifteen years. According to the victim's testimony, the aggravated battery...

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