State v. Black

Mark Black appeals his conviction of second degree child molestation of 13-year-old H.P. He contends the trial court erred when it admitted evidence of a burglary conviction as a crime of dishonesty under ER 609(a)(2). Because Black’s statement upon pleading guilty to the prior burglary unambiguously reveals that his intent was to commit theft, a crime of dishonesty, we hold the prior conviction was properly admitted under State v. Schroeder.

H.P. testified to the facts establishing the charged molestation. She said Black, her stepfather, digitally penetrated her vagina, and at least attempted…