SHAHOOD, J.
Jeffrey Graves appeals his conviction and sentence for one count of aggravated battery. He argues that the trial court erred in instructing the jury on self-defense, and by refusing to allow defense counsel to question the alleged victim about a civil suit filed against Graves as a result of the incident. We agree as to both points and reverse.
Graves resided with a friend named Christine Heap. On December 7, 2005, Graves and Heap were experiencing...
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