People v. Sheldon

The defendant appeals his conviction for felony child abuse. Sections 18-6-401 (l)(c) and (7), C.R.S. 1973, (1978 Repl. Vol. 8). The issues on appeal involve the propriety of jury instructions and the sufficiency of the evidence. We reverse the conviction.

The defendant was charged following an incident in which he had placed his infant child into a bathtub containing hot water. This was done because the child had soiled her pants and the father had been attempting to toilet train her. The child received medical treatment for the resulting minor burns and blistering, and these burn marks were…