Lopez v. United States

This matter is before the Motions Division on the motion of the United States for summary affirmance. Following a bench trial, Lopez was convicted of assault. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in convicting him because the government failed to prove the identity of the victim named in the charging information. We affirm. 1

The information alleged that on or about April 18, 2010, Lopez assaulted Mejia Gonzales. Ms. Gonzales did not testify. However, a bystander during the assault did testify and provided clear evidence of all the elements of the offense charged. However, he did not…