Carver v. Commonwealth

OPINION

ACREE, Judge:

Princess Carver appeals the June 17, 2008 judgment of the Jefferson Circuit Court convicting her of third-degree crimi nal child abuse and fourth-degree assault. She was sentenced to 365 days’ imprisonment and a $500 fíne for each charge, the sentences to be served concurrently. For the following reasons we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Facts and procedure

Carver gave birth to A.H. on November 23, 2004, nearly three months premature. Although A.H. was slightly developmentally delayed, doctors agreed his development was normal considering his premature birth. On June…