State v. Trujillo

Opinion

ORME, Judge:

¶ 1 Timothy James Trujillo appeals his conviction for retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, a third degree felony. See Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508.3(2) (Lexis-Nexis 2012). On appeal, Trujillo argues that his statements to police did not constitute a threat; that any threat he might have made was not directed against a witness, victim, or informant; and that the trial court erroneously admitted evidence of gang affiliation. We affirm.

BACKGROUND 1

¶ 2 While on patrol one evening, a police officer encountered an intoxicated minor who appeared to have been…