State v. Zulu

OPINION

STONEBURNER, Judge.

Appellant challenges his conviction of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, arguing that the district court abused its discretion by admitting evidence prejudicial to appellant. Appellant also challenges the upward durational sentencing departure imposed by the district court, arguing that (1) his waiver of a jury determination of aggravating sentencing factors was not knowing, intelligent, and voluntary; (2) he did not waive his right to á jury determination of whether the alleged criminal conduct occurred after the effective date of amendments to Minn.Stat.…