James Luckinbill appeals his convictions for first-degree assault and armed criminal action following a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Pettis County. Luckinbill argues that the trial court erred in refusing to tender his proposed self-defense instruction to the jury. Because a published opinion would have no precedential value, a memorandum of law has been provided to the parties. Finding no error, we affirm. Rule 30.25(b).