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Borzachillo\tab \tab \tab \tab Thomas C. Sterling, Esq. \par Assistant Attorney General\tab \tab \tab \tab Klemm, Blair, Sterling, & Johnson \par Office of the Attorney General\tab \tab \tab 1008 Pacific Daily News Building \par Prosecution Division\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 238 Archbishop F.C. Flores St. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Suite 2-200E, Judicial Center Building\tab \tab Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910 \par 120 W. O}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Brien Drive \par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910}{\insrsid12656805 \par }{\insrsid14832891\charrsid13901635 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 BEFORE: PETER C. SIGUENZA, Chief Justice; JANET HEALY WEEKS, and BENJAMIN J. F. CRUZ, Associate Justices. \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid14832891 CRUZ, J.: \par }{\insrsid14832891\charrsid13901635 \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [1]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab This is an appeal of the trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s denial of Appellant Rudy Fegurgur Quinata}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s post-trial motions for judgment of acquittal and for a new trial.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Upon analysis of the applicable law, review of the record of the case , and after hearing arguments by respective counsel, this court affirms the decision of the trial court for the reasons set forth below.}{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [2]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Two separate incidents gave rise to the underlying charges in the case before this court.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The first incident took place on June 30, 1996.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 On that date, Glenn Quinata}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (hereinafter }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Glenn}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 )}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 visited Appellant Rudy Fegurgur Quinata}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (hereinafter }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ) at the Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s residence. Appellant shared this home with his brother, Johnny F. Quinata (hereinafter }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Johnny}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ), Johnny}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s wife, Vivian Quinata (hereinafter }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Vivian}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ), and the couple}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s son.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Significantly, upon leaving the Quinata residence, Glenn witnessed Appellant load a shotgun and then fire a shot }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 into an open area away from Glenn.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In response, Glenn}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 hid behind a car and left after Appellant stated, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 go ahead and leave.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 37 (October 8, 1996).}}}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Describing the incident, Glenn}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 testified, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 I feared my life . . .}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 cause I didn}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 t know if it was for me . . . I was panicky.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 I--I thought my life was gonna be in danger.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 4-5 (October 9, 1996).}}}{ \insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [3]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As a result of this particular incident, Appellant was charged with one count of Possession of a Firearm without a Firearms Identification Card, and one count of Reckless Conduct as a misdemeanor. }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [4]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab The second incident took place on July 16-17, 1996, again at the Quinata family residence.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 On July 16, Appellant and Johnny engaged in an argument concerning family matters.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 During the course of the argument, Appellant purportedly had a sawed off shotgun with him.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The following evening Appellant awakened Johnny because he wanted to borrow money.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Soon after denying Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s request for money, both Johnny and Vivian heard Appellant yell, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Get out of my fucking house.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{ \fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 23 (October 8, 1996).}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 At this point, Vivian called 911.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Promptly thereafter, Johnny and Vivian decided to leave}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 the residence. }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [5]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As Vivian departed, Appellant approached Vivian with his hands clenched above his shoulders and yelled }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Aaah.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{ \fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 68 (October 8, 1996)}{\insrsid12656805 .}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Describing this incident at trial, Vivian testified that Appellant, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 went stomping over to me, like either he was going to hit me or grab me. . . .}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 26 (October 8, 1996).}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [6]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Appellant also allegedly told Johnny he was going to kill him, although the record is not clear as to the exact time the threat was made.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 This statement was relayed to Officer Roman Rojas of the Guam Police Department who responded to the emergency call.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Johnny informed Officer Rojas that, Appellant had threatened him and that Officer Rojas needed }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 more backup and probably the National}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Guard.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 79 (October 7, 1996).}}}{\insrsid13901635 } {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 At this time, Johnny also stated that Appellant still had the sawed-off shotgun.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 However, at trial, Vivian stated that Appellant did not possess the shotgun on that night.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The record reveals that the officers did not immediately enter the residence upon arriving at the scene.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Their subsequent search of the residence did not yield the shotgun.}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [7]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As a result of this second incident, Appellant was charged with three counts of Family Violence as a third degree felony, two counts of Terrorizing as a third degree felony, and one count of Assault as a misdemeanor.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [8]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab On October 6, 1996, Appellant stood trial for the crimes allegedly committed on June 30, 1996 and July 17, 1996.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The jury found Appellant guilty of one count of Possession of a Firearm without a Firearms Identification Card, and one count of Reckless Conduct as a misdemeanor; both convictions pertained to the June 30, 1996 incident involving Glenn.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The jury also found Appellant guilty of one count of Family Violence and one count of Terrorizing; both convictions related to acts committed solely against Vivian during the July 17, 1996 incident.}{ \insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ANALYSIS}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 I.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [9]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab This court has subject matter jurisdiction based upon 7 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 3107 and 3108 (1994).}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Our analysis of the instant case begins with Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s first issue: the trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s decision to deny Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s motion for judgment of acquittal or in the alternative, a new trial.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 We review the trial court's ruling on the motion for judgment of acquittal }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 de novo}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 .}{\i\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 People v. Cruz}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 1998 Guam 18, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 8. }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In conducting this review, courts apply the same test as that used to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence.}{\i\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Id}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 . at }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 9.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Accordingly, this court will review the evidence presented against Appellant in a light most favorable to the government to determine whether, "any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt."}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Id}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 . (}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 citing Jackson v. Virginia}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 443 U.S. 307, 319, 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2788 (1979)).}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Our inquiry, however, does not require the court to "ask itself whether it believes that the evidence at the trial established guilt beyond a reasonable doubt . . . ."}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Woodby v. Immigration and Naturalization Service}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 385 U.S. 276, 282, 87 S.Ct. 483, 486 (1966).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Rather, }{ \i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Jackson}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 provides:}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 This familiar standard gives full play to the responsibility of the trier of fact fairly to resolve conflicts in the testimony, to weigh the evidence, and to draw reasonable inferences from basic facts to ultimate facts.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Once a defendant has been found guilty of the crime charged, the fact finder's role as weigher of the}{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 evidence is preserved through a legal conclusion that upon judicial review all of the evidence is to be considered in the light most favorable to the prosecution.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Jackson}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 443 U.S., 307, 319, 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 (1979).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [10]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Pursuant to 9 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 19.40 (a) (1) and (b) as amended, Appellant was charged and convicted of Reckless Conduct.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 This statute provides:}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 19.40. Reckless Conduct;}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Defined & Punished.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (a) A person is guilty of reckless conduct if he:}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li2160\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (1) recklessly engages in conduct which unjustifiably places or may place another in danger of death or serious bodily injury;}{ \insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li2160\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (2) intentionally points a firearm at or in the direction of another, whether or not the defendant believes it to be loaded.}{ \insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (b) Reckless conduct is a misdemeanor.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 9 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 19.40 (1994).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [11]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab At the close of the prosecution}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s case and again at the end of trial, Appellant filed a motion for judgment of acquittal on two separate charges here on appeal, 1)}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 the charge of Reckless Conduct as it related to the incident with Glenn, and 2) the charge of}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Terrorizing as it related to Vivian.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 This motion was made pursuant to 8 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 100.10 (1993).}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In its entirety, this statute provides:}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 100.10. Motion for Acquittal:}{\b\insrsid13901635 }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Established;}{\b\insrsid13901635 }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 When Made.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Th e motion for a directed verdict is abolished and a motion for judgment of acquittal shall be used in its place. }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The court on motion of a defendant or on its own motion shall order the entry of a judgment of acquittal} {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 of one or more offenses charged in the indictment, information or complaint after the evidence on either side is closed}{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 if the evidence is insufficient to sustain a conviction of such offense or offenses.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 If a defendant's motion for judgment of acquittal at the close of the evidence offered by the government is not granted, the defendant may offer evidence without having reserved the right.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 8}{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 100.10 (emphasis added).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [12]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Section 19.40}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 punishes }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 conduct which, though fortuitously not resulting an [sic] injury, is reckless with the respect to the creation of danger to life.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 See}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Comment to 9 GCA }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 19.40.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The undis puted facts regarding the Reckless Conduct charge reveal that Appellant fired a sawed-off shotgun at least twice in close proximity to Glenn causing him to fear for his life and hide behind a truck.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Reviewing the evidence, as we must, in a light most favorable to the prosecution, we are satisfied that }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Cruz,}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 1998 Guam 18 at }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 9.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Understandably, Glenn may have been placed in fear of his life, but it was Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s act of recklessly discharging the weapon alone, that provided the justification for this conviction.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In the case where the victim of Reckless Conduct felt compelled to hide behind a vehicle, the danger caused by the discharging of the weapon is only more apparent. }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [13]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As to the Terrorizing charge for which Appellant has also moved for a judgment of acquittal, the record also demonstrates that Vivian testified that Appellant, }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 went stomping over to me, like, like either he was going to hit me or grab me, and-- and I ran out of the house.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 26 (October 8, 1996).}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The statement, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 hu puno hao,}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 was also made during this incident wherein Appellant, in addition to his threatening gestures, angrily yelled profanity directly at Vivian.}{\cs15\super\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1 \nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12656805 \chftn }{\insrsid12656805 }{\fs20\insrsid12656805 Transcript at 27 (October 8, 1996).}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [14]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s assertion of inconsistent and bias testimony notwithstanding, it is the responsibility of the trier of fact, and not this court, to fairly "resolve conflicts in the testimony, to weigh the evidence, and to draw reasonable inferences from basic facts to ultimate facts ."}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Jackson}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 443 U.S. at 319, 99 S.Ct. at 2789.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The record is devoid of any evidence indicative of the jury} {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s failure to meet this responsibility as they concluded that Appellant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [15]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Accordingly, we affirm the trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s decision to deny Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s motion for judgment of acquittal as to the Reckless Conduct and Terrorizing charges.}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 II.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [16]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab We next address Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s remaining contention that the trial court abused its discretion by denying his motion for a new trial on the Reckless Conduct charge, the Family Violence charge, and the Terrorizing charge.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 A trial court may set aside the verdict, grant a new trial, or submit the issues for determination by another jury if it concludes that the evidence }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 preponderates sufficiently}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 heavily against the verdict that a serious miscarriage of justice may have occurred.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 See}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 United States v. Lincoln}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 630 F.2d 1313, 1319 (8th Cir. 1980).}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s denial of Appellant's motion for a new trial is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Yang v. Hong}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ,}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 1998 Guam 9, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 4.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [17]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab On appeal of the denial of a new trial, Appellant shoulders the significant burden of having to show that an abuse of discretion occurred.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 United States v. Steel}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 759 F.2d 706, 713 (9th Cir.1985).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 An abuse of discretion has been defined as that }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 exercised to an end not justified by the evidence, a judgment that is clearly against the logic and effect of the facts as are found.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 People v. Tuncap}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 1998 Guam 13, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 12 (}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 quoting}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Int}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 l Jensen, Inc. v. Metrosound U.S.A., Inc}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ., 4 F.3d 819, 822 (9th Cir. 1993)).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In accordance with this standard, this court will not substitute its jud gment for that of the trial court.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Instead, in order to reverse the trial court,}{\i\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 we must first have a definite and firm conviction the trial court, after weighing relevant factors, committed clear error of judgment in its conclusion.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Id.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 at }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 12 (}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 quoting}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 United States v. Plainbull}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 957 F.2d 724, 725 (9th Cir. 1992)).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [18]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab The trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s discretion to grant a new trial is much broader than its power to grant a judgment of acquittal in that the trial court }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 need not view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 United States v. Lincoln}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 630 F.2d 1313, 1319 (8th Cir. 1980).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 This broader grant of discretion allows the trial court to weigh the evidence and evaluate for itself the credibility of the witnesses.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Id}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 . }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [19]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab In the instant case, the trial judge, after presiding over the jury trial and listening to all of the testimony, deemed the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s determination was well supported by specific citations to testimonial evidence in the Decision and Order.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 For instance, as to the Reckless Conduct charge, the judge placed due emphasis on the testimony of}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 witnesses who had observed Appellant in possession of the shotgun, as well as the testimony of Glenn who actually saw Appellant fire the weapon.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [20]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As to the Family Violence charge, the Decision and Order again refers specifically to evidence deemed adequate to support the verdict, to wit, the police statement as wel l as the in-court testimony of both Johnny and Vivian.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The Decision and Order also refers to specific evidence supporting the Terrorizing charge.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The threatening gestures and the statement made by Appellant were sufficient to communicate a threat.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The victim}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s fear was substantiated by the two (2) 911 calls and the statements made to the police as the victim left the residence. }{ \insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [21]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Based on the foregoing we are satisfied that all three convictions for which Appellant has moved for a new trial are firmly supported by the evidence presented.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 To conclude, we possess, }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 a firm and definite conviction}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 that the trial court commi tted no error of judgment in reaching its decision.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Tuncap}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 1998 Guam 13 at }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 12.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Accordingly, we affirm the trial court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s decision to deny the motion for a new trial.}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 III.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14832891 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [22]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab As a final matter, this court would be remiss if it did not address Appellant}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 fourth issue presented for review.}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 As set forth in his brief, Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s fourth issue states: }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Did the trial court commit reversible error by admitting statements of prior bad acts which were irrelevant to the charges involving the uttering witness?}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Despite being listed for this court}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s review, this issue is not revisited in the opening brief nor in Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s reply brief.}{ \insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [23]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Rule 13 (b) of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure provides in relevant part:}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The brief of the Appellant shall contain under appropriate headings and in the order here indicated:}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 (5) An argument.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The argument may be preceded by a summary.}{\insrsid13901635 }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The argument shall contain the contentions of the appellant with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the authorities, statutes and parts of the record relied on.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The argument shall include analysis and explanation of the appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid14832891 s contentions. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Guam R. App. P. 13 (b) (5).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [24]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Guam Rule of Appellate Procedure 13 (u) sets forth the consequences for non-compliance with GRAP 13 (b) (5).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 GRAP 13 (u) states: }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 If an appellant or appellee files a brief which substantially fails to meet the requirements of this rule [Rule 13] and Rule 16, and does not file a conforming brief within the time permitted under Rule 17 below, the consequences shall be as provided in Rule 17(d).}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 GRAP 13 (u).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [25]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Guam Rule of Appellate Procedure 17 (d) (1), also provides as follows:}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 If an appellant fails to file his brief within the time provided by this Rule, or within the time extended, an appellee or the Supreme Court may move for dismissal of the appeal.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 In any case, the brief may thereafter be filed only upon order of the Chief Justice of this Court and late filing shall constitute waiver of oral argument.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 The waiver may be set aside in the discretion of the Chief Justice of this Court.}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid14832891 \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Guam R. App. P. 17 (d) (1). }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 When read cumulatively, these rules act upon Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s fourth issue in a manner that requires the issue be deemed abandoned.}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [26]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab The Ninth Circuit has reached the same conclusion as well.}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 See Acosta-Huerta v. Estelle}{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 7 F.3d 139 (9th Cir.1992).}{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 "Issues raised in a brief which are not supported by argument are deemed abandoned . . . . We wil l only review an issue not properly presented if our failure to do so would}{\insrsid10298562 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 result in manifest injustice."}{\insrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Acosta-Huerta, }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 7 F.3d at 144 (}{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 quoting}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Leer v. Murphy}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 844 F.2d 628, 634 (9th Cir. 1988) (citations omitted)); }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 see also}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 United States v. Turner}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 , 898 F.2d 705, 712 (9th Cir. 1990).}{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [27]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Accordingly, pursuant to the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure as well as the persuasive }{\i\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Acosta-Huerta }{ \insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 ruling, we deem Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s fourth issue to be abandoned.}{ \insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid14832891 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 CONCLUSION}{\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746907 {\insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 [28]}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 \tab Based on the foregoing analysis, Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s fourth issue on appeal is dismissed and the decision of the Superior Court to deny Appellant}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f172\fs24}}}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 s motions for judgment of acquittal and for a new trial is hereby }{\b\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 AFFIRMED}{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 .}{ \insrsid14832891 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746907 {\insrsid4746907 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746907 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 BENJAMIN J. F. CRUZ\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 JANET HEALY WEEKS \par Associate Justice\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid13901635 }{\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 Associate Justice}{\insrsid13901635 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746907 {\insrsid13901635 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13901635 {\insrsid12656805\charrsid13901635 PETER C. SIGUENZA \par Chief Justice \par }}