People v. Hayward

Opinion by

Judge CASEBOLT.

Defendant, Gerald Hayward, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of second degree assault. Defendant also appeals the sixteen-year sentence imposed on that conviction. We affirm.

The victim testified that she answered the door of her residence and encountered defendant, her estranged husband, who was at the time subject to a restraining order. According to the victim, defendant forced his way into the residence and repeatedly stabbed her with a knife.

In contrast, defendant testified that the victim answered the door…