COYTE, Judge.
The defendant, Michael Anthony Cardenas, appeals his jury convictions of child abuse and assault in the third degree. We affirm both convictions.
The incident in question occurred while defendant was visiting the residence of Nancy J. Abeyta. Defendant and Ms. Abeyta testified that Ms. Abeyta's 20-month-old daughter, Tina, was "whining and fussing." Defendant picked her up and tried to persuade her to quit crying. When that failed, he spanked...
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