KELLY, Judge.
Barbara Dortch appeals from her judgment and sentence for felony battery. She argues that the trial court erred in giving an erroneous jury instruction on the justifiable use of force, her theory of defense. She concedes that defense counsel did not object to the instruction, but argues that the error is fundamental. We agree and reverse.
A trial court "should not give instructions which are confusing, contradictory, or misleading." Butler...
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