State v. Lemons

NEUMANN, Justice.

[¶ 1] Michael Ray Lemons appeals from the trial court’s criminal judgment and commitment finding him guilty of aggravated assault. Lemons also appeals from the trial court’s subsequent denial of his motion for a new trial. After learning Lemons’ witness was absent, the trial court denied Lemons’ request for a continuance and alternative request to allow the witness to testify by telephone. The trial court further denied Lemons’ motion for a new trial. Lemons also argues there was insufficient evidence to sustain his conviction. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] Lauri Jutting, formerly married…