State v. Barber

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Two-month-old Autumn Barber suddenly developed life-threatening seizures and respiratory distress while at home in the sole care of her father, William Barber, Jr. Autumn’s treating and examining physicians found recent traumatic injuries drat were highly indicative of shaken baby syndrome. The State charged Barber with aggravated battery and child abuse, and a jury convicted Barber on both counts. On appeal to the Court of Appeals, Barber raised several issues.

The Court of Appeals panel affirmed Barber’s convictions and sentences. State v. Barber, No.…