State v. Rose

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of sexual contact with a child under fifteen in violation of SDCL 22-22-7. 1 He was sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary and appeals from the judgment. We affirm.

SDCL 22-22-7.1 defines the term sexual contact used in SDCL 22-22-7. It specifies that the requisite intent is arousal or gratification of the sexual desire of either party. Before trial the State sought a ruling from the trial court on the admissibility of other crimes to prove intent, motive, opportunity, preparation, knowledge and plan pursuant to…