State v. Jojola

OPINION

PICKARD, J.

{1} Defendant appeals her conviction for child abuse (resulting in death) of her boyfriend’s eighteen-month-old child (Victim). On appeal, Defendant argues that (1) the trial court improperly communicated with a juror during jury deliberations, (2) there was insufficient evidence to conclude that Defendant inflicted the injuries that led to Victim’s death, (3) prosecutorial misconduct deprived Defendant of a fair trial, (4) the trial court allowed witnesses to render improper opinions, (5) erroneous jury instructions were submitted to the jury, (6) Defendant was denied due…