BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Maya Hernandez accused in the death of her son that was left in a hot car, was found guilty on two counts, but a mistrial was declared for murder and involuntary manslaughter.<\/p>\n
Hernandez was facing four charges: second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangerment, stemming from the June 29 death of her 1-year-old son, Amillio, who prosecutors say died after being left in a hot car while Hernandez attended a cosmetic appointment. Her 2-year-old son survived.<\/p>\n
Hernandez was found guilty on on two counts of child endangerment.<\/p>\n
In closing arguments on Tuesday, Deputy District Attorney Stephanie Taconi told jurors the case hinges on Hernandez\u2019s knowledge and mental state at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are going to have to ask yourselves, what did she know and when did she know it?\u201d Taconi said.<\/p>\n
Taconi argued that Hernandez knew the dangers of leaving her children in the vehicle and chose to act anyway.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s convenient, though, ladies and gentlemen, if you pay attention, that the three counts that are being conceded by the defense are counts that they cannot rebut,\u201d Taconi said.<\/p>\n
Defense attorneys conceded some charges but argued prosecutors failed to meet their burden on the most serious count \u2014 second-degree murder. Assistant Public Defender Teryl Wakeman said the prosecution did not prove implied malice, which requires a showing of conscious disregard for life.<\/p>\n
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