State v. Perry

CAMERON, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from a verdict and judgment of guilty to the crime of aggravated assault (§ 13-245 A.R.S.). We are called upon to answer three questions:

1. Was it reversible error to allow the victim of the assault to testify what the x-rays taken after the assault showed regarding his broken rib?

2. Was the court required to define in its instructions to the jury the phrase “serious bodily injury”?

3. Under the facts of the case was the court required to instruct the jury as to lesser included offenses?

The facts necessary for a determination of this matter are as…