State v. Kaul

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellant Janet Kaul was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to the presumptive sentence of 105 months. Among other things, Kaul claims the trial court erred in allowing the state to exercise a peremptory challenge after the close of evidence. We affirm.

FACTS

Kaul and the decedent Brian Guzman lived together for approximately 13 years. Both Kaul and Guzman were heavy drinkers who argued and fought while drinking. Testimony at trial from Kaul, her daughter, and other witnesses related several incidents where Guzman had beaten Kaul. Following the birth of another…