State vs. Ducker

Case Number
M1997-00074-SC-R11-CD
We granted review to determine (1) whether aggravated child abuse is a lesser-included offense of the charged offense of first degree murder for the reckless killing of a child; (2) whether the knowing mens rea of aggravated child abuse refers to the conduct of the defendant or to the result of that conduct; (3) whether the evidence supports the defendant's convictions; and (4) whether the defendant was properly convicted of Class A felonies when the trial court failed to charge the jury on the age element contained in the aggravated child abuse statute.
Authoring Judge
Justice Janice M. Holder
Originating Judge
Charles D. Haston, Sr.
Case Name
State vs. Ducker
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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