In this appeal we consider the quantum of evidence that is sufficient to require that a trial court grant a defendant's request for a jury instruction on self-defense. We conclude that a defendant has submitted sufficient evidence to satisfy the credible evidence threshold for a self-defense instruction if the defendant's rendition of events, if taken as true, would entitle him to the instruction. Therefore...
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