State v. Clausell

¶1 Amuir Sekou Clausell appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, on a jury verdict finding him guilty of deliberate homicide. We affirm.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Did the District Court err when it admitted expert testimony

of Dr. Dwayne Schultz?

¶4 2. Did the District Court err when it denied Clausell’s motion for a directed verdict of acquittal?

¶5 3. Did the District Court erroneously instruct the jury on the definition of “purposely?”

¶6 4. Did the State prejudice Clausell’s right to a…