Opinion of the Court by Justice NOBLE.
This case presents the issue of whether proof at trial showing only an opportunity to commit first-degree criminal abuse against a child is sufficient to support a jury instruction and resulting verdict for directly abusing the child, as opposed to the alternative theory of permitting the abuse of the child. This Court holds that such proof is not sufficient.
I. Background
Cecilia Alvarado was only six months...
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