State v. Washington

Introduction

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Ronald Washington, Jr. (Washington) appeals from the trial court’s judgment and sentence following his conviction for one count of assault in the first degree after a bench trial. He asserts the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence. We affirm.

*121Background and Procedure

The State charged Washington with one count of assault in the first degree stemming from an incident in which he caused serious physical injury to Florence Washington (Victim), his mother, by beating her with his fists and kicking her. Prior to trial, Washington moved, as relevant…