Harris V. People

In People v. Harris, No. 91CA0390 (Colo. App. Dec. 24, 1993) (not selected for official publication), the court of appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment based on a jury verdict finding the petitioner and cross-respondent, LaShawn D. Harris, guilty of first degree assault.*fn1 In so doing, the court of appeals agreed with Harris's argument that the prosecuting attorney's conduct during closing argument was improper but rejected Harris's argument that such conduct required reversal of the judgment. Harris has appealed that determination. The People contend on cross appeal that the court of appeals erred in concluding that the prosecutor's remarks were improper. We affirm in part, reverse in part, remand the case with directions.