State v. Bernal

John Jacob Bernal appeals his judgment of conviction. Bernal argues a fatal variance between the charging document and two jury instructions denied him due process amounting to fundamental error. Bernal also contends two instances of prosecutorial misconduct amounted to fundamental error. We affirm the district court's judgment of conviction.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Carmen Becerra and Bernal dated for approximately eight years. By March 2016, their relationship was strained. One afternoon, Carmen was visiting her cousin's house in Meridian. Bernal showed up and asked her if they…