State v. Gallegos

OPINION

BENCH, Presiding Judge:

[ 1 Defendant William E. Gallegos appeals his convictions for attempted murder and domestic violence assault in violation of Utah Code sections 76-5-208 and T7-86-1. See Utah Code Ann. §§ 76-5-208, 77-36-1 (Supp. 2006).

BACKGROUND 1

{ 2 Defendant and the victim, Amber Mar-chant, had an ongoing abusive relationship. *475On prior occasions, Marchant would report Defendant's abuse to the police, but then renounce her statements after she reconciled with Defendant. A few days before the abuse in this case, Marchant moved back in with Defendant. On October 19, 2004,…