State v. Nichols

OPINION

BOSSON, Justice.

{1} A jury convicted Jeremy Nichols of child abuse resulting in death or great bodily harm, finding him guilty on a theory of negligently permitting medical neglect of his six-month-old son Kaden Nichols that allegedly resulted in the child’s death. Finding the conviction unsupported by substantial evidence in the record, we reverse the conviction and dismiss the charge.

BACKROUND

{2} Alycia Nichols, Jeremy Nichols’ wife, gave birth to Kaden and his twin brother Bryce in September 2005. The twins were delivered by Caesarean section after the doctor made several…