Cawthon v. State

Dillard, Chief Judge.

*741Kristopher Cawthon appeals his conviction for abuse of a disabled adult, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict; and that the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion for a directed verdict; (2) ruling that knowledge is not an essential element of his offense; (3) allowing a witness to speculate as to his state of mind; and (4) denying his motion for a mistrial. For the reasons set forth infra , we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury's verdict,1 the record shows that H. R., the victim, was born with a disability, and at…