United States Eighth Circuit

Defendant's conviction for assault resulting in serious bodily injury to a child is affirmed where: 1) the lack of direct evidence demonstrating that defendant assaulted the victim was not dispositive; 2) the testimony from the medical professionals presented by the government provided a sufficient basis for the jury to conclude that the victim's serious injuries were caused by defendant; and 3) even if one doctor's testimony was not admissible, the error was harmless.

Appellate Information

• Decided 07/22/2010
• Published 07/22/2010

Judges

• Kermit M. Bye

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel