State v. Hall
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The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the judgment of the trial court convicting Defendant of aggravated assault, assault, and attempted kidnapping with the intent to hold for ransom or reward, holding that the court did not err in its instructions to the jury and that there was sufficient evidence to support the convictions.
Specifically, the Court held (1) there was sufficient evidence for the jury to have found beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant was guilty of the convictions; and (2) the court did not err in denying Defendant's requested instructions regarding the meaning of physical health and the use of a dangerous weapon. The Court remanded the case only for dismissal of a fourth count on which the parties intended a dismissal after the court declared a mistrial.
Court Description: Corrected November 21st, 2019 (Errata sheet)
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