Hopkins v. State
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The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the district court convicting Defendant of aggravated assault and battery, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and unlawful use of a toxic substance, holding that the district court did not err in convicting Defendant for aggravated assault and battery.
Specifically, the Court held (1) the "knowingly" requirement of Wyo. Stat. Ann. 6-2-501(a)(ii) did not require the State to prove that Defendant purposefully hit the victim's vehicle, but rather, Defendant's knowing and voluntary act of continuing to drive while under the influence of an inhalant provided the required mens rea to impose criminal liability for aggravated assault and battery under the statute; (2) the evidence was sufficient to support Defendant's conviction; and (3) the district court properly instructed the jury as to the statutory elements.
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