State v. Cummings

Standridge, J.:

Jessica D. Cummings appeals from her conviction for involuntary manslaughter. Specifically, Cummings argues that the underlying crime of endangering a child requires specific intent, that the district court erred in denying her request to instruct the jury on general intent, and that the district court erred in failing to instruct the jury on the meaning of reasonable probability. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

Facts

Cummings provided daycare for children in her home. On March 25, 2008, Cummings was caring for 13-month-old K.H. Cummings gave K.H. a bottle at 9 a.m. and…