State v. Trujillo

OPINION

BOSSON, Chief Judge.

{1} Defendant Serafín Trujillo appeals from a conviction for child abuse by endangerment. We discuss the minimum evidence required to support such a conviction, when the record shows no evidence of physical danger to the child or a threat to the child’s emotional health. We reverse Defendant’s conviction for child abuse, but affirm the trial court in all other respects.

BACKGROUND

{2} On June 1, 1998, a domestic dispute occurred between Defendant and his partner, Selena Maestas (Victim). Defendant and Victim had lived together for eleven years and have two daughters,…