Lima v. State

DICKINSON, Justice,

for the Court.

¶ 1. In this capital-murder case, the defendant was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He appeals to this Court, asserting that the trial court erred by allowing a witness to testify as an expert, and by denying his motion for a new trial, or in the alternative, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Daniel Houck hired Pedro Lima to work in his restaurant. In lieu of monetary compensation, Houck provided Lima with a house and living necessities. Trial…