State v. Fawcett

Anthony Fawcett appeals from a judgment of conviction for two counts of first-degree sexual assault. Fawcett argues that his due process right to notice of the charges and his fifth amendment right against double jeopardy were violated by charging documents alleging that the sexual assaults occurred "during the six months preceding December A.D. 1985.” Fawcett also argues that he was deprived of due process and a fair trial when the prosecutor referred to him as a "classic child molester.” We reject both of Fawcett’s arguments and affirm the judgment.

In December of 1985, M.S. told his fourth…