RUBIN, J.
Vicente Vasquez appeals from the judgment following his conviction of second degree murder. Because the court refused to instruct the jury on imperfect self-defense, we reverse and remand for retrial.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Vicente Vasquez was charged with murdering his cousin, Ramon Arechiga. He pleaded not guilty and was tried by jury. At trial, one of appellant's cousins testified during the People's case-in-chief that appellant...
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