a v. People

Summary

The court held that Archuleta was not entitled to a modified unanimity instruction because the prosecution charged and tried the child-abuse-resulting-in-death offense as a single criminal transaction or pattern of conduct. Although the evidence involved multiple acts, there was no reasonable likelihood that the jurors disagreed about which act or acts caused the child's death. The court reversed the court of appeals' judgment and remanded with instructions to consider Archuleta's remaining claims and reinstate her conviction.