Appeals Court Overturns Denver Strangulation Conviction
A Denver man's assault conviction was reversed by Colorado's second-highest court due to improper expert testimony.
The case involved an argument between the defendant, Bauereiss, and the victim, during which Bauereiss allegedly used a dog leash and a pillow to restrict the victim's movement, but not her breathing.
- Bauereiss was accused of wrapping a dog leash around the victim's neck.
- He was also accused of smothering her with a pillow.
- The victim's breathing was not impaired in either incident.
Prosecutors charged Bauereiss with two counts of assault and one count of obstructing telephone service. The jury found him guilty of some charges, but the appeals court overturned the conviction, citing that an expert's testimony about the risks of strangulation was not relevant to the case.
No bearing on the facts of the case.
Author's summary: Court overturns conviction due to improper testimony.