State v. Olson

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon a jury verdict finding the appellant guilty of criminal negligence resulting in death. The appellant also appeals from a post-trial order denying her motion for judgment of acquittal, motion to vacate judgment, and motion for new trial. The appellant contends that the trial court improperly instructed the jury upon the definition of criminal negligence. We agree, and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Late in the evening of December ,20, 1982, the appellant, after consuming several drinks at a bar in Elko, Minnesota, left the bar…