State v. Dudley

GUTIERREZ, Judge.

Dennis K. Dudley appeals from his judgment of conviction for aggravated assault. At trial, Dudley requested that the jury be instructed that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he intended to cause apprehension in the victim. The proposed instruction was rejected. Dudley argues that the district court erred in rejecting his proposed jury instruction and in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal. We affirm.

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BACKGROUND

Cargo Express hired Dudley to work as a track driver. Due to his driving safety record with the company, Cargo Express decided to terminate…