State v. Folsom

POHLMAN, Judge:

¶1 Daniel Jay Folsom appeals his conviction for murder. He contends that the trial court erred in denying him access to the victim's medical records, in making certain evidentiary decisions, and in refusing his request for an instruction on the lesser included offense of negligent homicide. He also raises alternative claims of ineffective assistance of counsel related to the court's evidentiary decisions. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶2 Folsom and his girlfriend (Victim) had a rocky eleven-year romantic relationship, during which time Folsom struggled with alcohol abuse. After one of…