State of New Jersey v. Jacob R. Gentry

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• holding that a self-defense instruction is required, even when not requested, where the evidence indicates a rational basis for instructing it
• holding that a self-defense instruction is required, even when not requested, where the evidence indicates a rational basis for instructing it
• holding that a self- defense instruction is required, even when not requested, where the evidence indicates a rational basis for instructing it
• holding that a self-defense instruction is required, even when not requested, where the evidence indicates a rational basis for instructing it
• reversing conviction because the jury was instructed that self-defense was a justification for murder but not told it was a defense to aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter

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