FROM KVIA in El Paso...

WASHINGTON The US Supreme Court today agreed to consider the appeal of a Texan who claimed she lied to get a gun -- under pressure from an abusive boyfriend.

The Dallas case gives the court a chance to clarify how criminal defendants can use evidence of domestic battery at their trials.

Arguments will be heard in April.

Keshia Cherie Ashford Dixon says that she was abused by her ex-husband and boyfriend.

The defense says the trial judge wouldn't allow the jury to consider expert testimony on battery and its effects.

Dixon contends her boyfriend coerced her into buying the guns and she felt her two daughters would be in danger if she didn't purchase the weapons.

Dixon was facing charges in a check cashing scheme when she bought seven weapons at two Dallas gun shows in 2003.

She was convicted of lying to get a gun and receiving a firearm while under indictment.
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The case is Dixon v. United States, 05-7053.

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