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WHITMORE v. STATE

S-23-0273.

552 P.3d 828 (2024)

2024 WY 81

Donald A. WHITMORE, Appellant (Defendant), v. The STATE of Wyoming, Appellee (Plaintiff).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

July 26, 2024.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Representing Appellant: Office of the State Public Defender: Diane Lozano, Wyoming State Public Defender; Kirk A. Morgan, Chief Appellate Counsel; Sean H. Barrett, Senior Assistant Appellate Counsel.

Representing Appellee: Bridget Hill, Attorney General; Jenny L. Craig, Deputy Attorney General; Kristen R. Jones, Senior Assistant Attorney General; Kristine D. Rude, Assistant Attorney General.

Before FOX, C.J., and BOOMGAARDEN, GRAY, FENN, and JAROSH, JJ.

[¶1] Donald A. Whitmore was convicted of vehicular homicide and four misdemeanors. On appeal, he contends the prosecutor committed misconduct in closing argument by commenting on his decision not to testify, shifting the burden of proof, and vouching for the credibility of a witness. We affirm.

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