State v. Van Cleave

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Holmes, J.:

Thomas E. Van Cleave appeals from his conviction of one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. K.S.A. 1983 Supp. 21-3504. The statute as it existed at the time of this offense classified the crime as a Class B felony. Van Cleave was sentenced on January 8, 1985, to serve a minimum term of five years and a maximum term of twenty years as provided by K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 21-4501(b).

The facts were partially disputed. The victim was the six-year-old granddaughter of the appellant and testified to the events which took place in October…