State v. Turrubiates

OPINION

HOWARD, Chief Judge.

This case involves the death of a seven week old child as a result of a skull fracture and subdural hematoma. An autopsy revealed the presence of arm and rib fractures. Appellant, the child’s natural father, was charged with the infant’s murder. The jury was instructed on all degrees of homicide and returned a verdict of guilt on the lesser included offense of involuntary manslaughter. From the judgment of guilt and the imposition of a five to ten year prison sentence, this appeal is taken.

Appellant claims seven sources of error —two question the sufficiency of the…