State v. Hicks

Tyack, Judge.

On September 5, 1992, a domestic violence charge was filed against Edith Hicks. The complaint which initiated the charge alleged, in pertinent part, that Hicks:

“on or about the 22 day of August, 1992 did: knowingly cause physical harm, to wit: elongated finger-like bruises on shoulders, bruises to both eyes, bruise on left temple by punching with fist, to a family member, to wit: [RH]”

Hicks entered a plea of “not guilty.” Ultimately, a jury trial was conducted and Hicks was found guilty. Hicks (hereinafter “appellant”) has timely pursued an appeal, assigning three errors for our…