Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Salazar v. State

The prejudicial evidence of the victim's 10-year-old conviction for simple battery against the defendant outweighed the possible value of admitting that evidence to show that the victim was biased and had fabricated the current charges.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Christina Salazar was convicted of aggravated stalking and sentenced to eight years on probation. She appeals, contending that the trial court erred in restricting her cross-examination of the victim, her husband, regarding his immigration status, which she argues would have shown his bias against her. For the reasons that follow, we affirm. We view the evidence on appeal in the light most favorable to the verdict, and we no longer presume the defendant is innocent. Brown v. State , 293 Ga. App. 633 667 SE2d 899 2008. We do not weigh the evidence or decide the witnesses’ credibility, but only determine if the evidence is sufficient to sustain the convictions. Id. We construe the evidence and all reasonable inferences from the evidence most strongly in favor of the jury’s verdict. Id.

Viewed in that light, the evidence at trial established that Salazar left her husband and two children in December 2008 because she “found a new person in her life,” but wanted to return to the house a few months later. Her husband testified that he did not feel comfortable because Salazar “brought these guys to the house” even though he asked her not to do so. When he asked her to leave, she refused, responding that she was still his wife and that there was “legally nothing he could do about it.” She became upset when the husband said he was going to move to a new place, and at 3:00 a.m. one night he awoke to find her “strolling” around his bed with a knife in her hand, threatening to kill him because he was going to move. When he grabbed her hands to make her drop the knife she tried to bite him, then threatened to kill herself if he called the police. He did not want to get her into trouble so he did not call, and Salazar decided to leave the house.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
GlobeSt. Women of Influence (WOI) 2024
July 22, 2024 - July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.


Learn More
New York Legal Awards 2024
September 05, 2024
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
African Legal Awards 2024
September 06, 2024
Johannesburg

The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
(EXCLUSIVE FULLY REMOTE) INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL WANTED FOR MULTI-STATE BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM (Florida)

Our client, a multi-state full-service boutique, is seeking to add an insurance coverage associate or counsel to work closely with one of th...


Apply Now ›
(EXCLUSIVE) IN-HOUSE GENERALIST ATTORNEY WANTED FOR PRIVATELY OWNED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FIRM (Atlanta, GA)

Our client, an Atlanta-based and family-owned commercial construction services firm, has engaged us to identify an in-house attorney for the...


Apply Now ›
Agency Attorney

The Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District ( SCI ) has broad authority to investigate wro...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs
Lawyers of Distinction
06/27/2024
The American Lawyer

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
SMGQ Law
06/21/2024
Daily Business Review

Full Page Announcement


View Announcement ›
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari
06/14/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
Go to Professional Announcements