State v. Greenwood

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Marlin Greenwood appeals from a conviction for aggravated assault, in violation of SDCL 22-18-1.1(1) and SDCL 22-18-1.1(4). Greenwood argues that the circuit court erred by allowing testimony of a nurse practitioner,-who opined about the seriousness of the victim’s injuries. Greenwood contends that such error was plain and violated his Fifth' and' Sixth Amendment rights to a fair trial by jury. We affirm.

Background

[¶2.] On April 3, 2015, Damon Fabre hosted an evening social, gathering at. his Sioux Falls apartment in Minnehaha County. Marlin Greenwood, as well…