SILBERMAN, Judge.
James A. Behanna appeals his judgment and sentence for manslaughter with a weapon. Because the trial court erroneously excluded evidence that supported Behanna's defense of self-defense, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
THE TRIAL
Behanna was tried before a jury on the charge of manslaughter with a weapon. Behanna worked as a paralegal at the law office of his wife, Ida Rodriguez. Their home is next door to the law office....
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