Opinion ID: 1224879
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Heading: Appellant Burkes' arguments

Text: Appellant Burkes urges this court to reverse his conviction on numerous grounds. Having considered all of Burkes' arguments, we conclude that they are without merit. In addition, several of Burkes' arguments [5] have been raised for the first time on appeal. We conclude that appellant's failure to raise these issues below precludes appellate review. See Etcheverry v. State, 107 Nev. 782, 784-85, 821 P.2d 350, 351 (1991). Only where there is a finding of plain error or where the assigned error is patently prejudicial will this court review the misconduct in the absence of an objection below. Cf. Bonacci v. State, 96 Nev. 894, 620 P.2d 1244 (1980); Rhodes v. State, 91 Nev. 720, 542 P.2d 196 (1975). We conclude that neither of these exceptions apply. Appellant Burkes also moves the court for confession of error pursuant to NRAP 31(c) [6] on the ground that the State failed to respond to certain issues set forth in his proper person supplemental brief. The State timely filed an answering brief; however, the brief did not address all of appellant's arguments. We conclude that the foregoing circumstances do not result in a confession of error. For the reasons discussed herein, we reverse the conviction against Hewitt for battery by a prisoner. Further, we remand this case to the district court with instructions to order that Hewitt pay restitution to Officer McCracken. We affirm Burkes' conviction in all respects.