State v. Ouellette

The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Defendant's conviction of aggravated criminal mischief and did not reach the State's claim of error on cross-appeal, holding that the evidence was sufficient for the jury to rationally find and conclude that the State proved each element of the offense of aggravated criminal mischief beyond a reasonable doubt.On appeal, Defendant argued that the State had not proved that he had damaged the "property of another" - a critical element of aggravated criminal mischief. On cross-appeal, the State challenged the denial of its motion to correct the sentence because the court did not order restitution. The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed, holding (1) the jury rationally could have inferred that Defendant intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused damage to the property of another; and (2) because the State failed to file an appeal and obtain the written approval of the Attorney General to appeal the court's decision, this Court did not reach the State's claim of error. View "State v. Ouellette" on Justia Law