State v. Jones

NEUMANN, Justice.

Jones appeals from a terrorizing conviction under N.D.C.C. § 12.1-17-04(1). He argues the trial court erred by improperly allowing the State to reopen its case after it had rested, and by denying his motion for a judgment of acquittal. In addition, Jones argues the State’s remarks during closing argument constituted reversible error. We affirm.

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