State v. Carlson

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Appellant Richard Carlson brought this appeal to challenge his conviction for felony assault. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant was convicted of assault in the third degree under Minn.Stat. § 609.223 (1984). Appellant was accused of severely beating his 10-year-old daughter, Sherie. Sherie’s injuries included two black eyes, facial bruises, bruises on her neck and head, and scratches on her arm.

At trial, Sherie testified her father beat her, hit her in both eyes, and gave her a bloody nose. Sherie also testified appellant told her to say she had fallen down the stairs, which is…