State v. Hersi

OPINION

LARKIN, Judge.

Appellant challenges his conviction for gross misdemeanor interference with an emergency call, arguing that the jury instructions improperly omitted a necessary element of the offense and that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction. We hold that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to sustain appellant’s conviction. But because the jury instructions improperly omitted a necessary element of the offense and the omission affected appellant’s substantial rights, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

The state charged appellant Abdiwali Hersi…