State of Maine v. Keara M. Bernier

MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Reporter of Decisions Decision:

2025 ME 14

Docket: Aro-23-418 Argued: November 13, 2024 Decided: February 11, 2025 Panel: STANFILL, C.J., and MEAD, HORTON, CONNORS, LAWRENCE, and DOUGLAS, JJ. STATE OF MAINE v. KEARA M. BERNIER MEAD, J. [¶1] Keara M. Bernier appeals from a judgment of conviction for aggravated assault (Class B), 17-A M.R.S. § 208(1)(B) (2024), entered by the trial court (Aroostook County, Nelson, J.) following a jury trial. She first contends that the trial judge questioned her veracity during her testimony and thereby denied her a fair trial. We…