Appellate Court of Illinois October 14, 1999, 4-99-0053 (People v. Francis)

JUSTICE STEIGMANN

delivered the opinion of the court:

In November 1998, a jury convicted defendant, Robert Francis, of aggravated assault (720 ILCS 5/12 — 2(a)(1) (West 1998)). The trial court later sentenced him to probation subject to certain conditions. Defendant appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by refusing his request to instruct the jury on self-defense.