State v. Lopez

Following a three-day jury trial, appellant was found guilty of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under sixteen years of age, in violation of I.C. § 18-6607. 1 The appellant is a Mexican National who at the time of trial and sentencing understood little English. The child involved was appellant’s step-daughter who at the time of the incident was nine years old. Following the preparation of a presentence report, a sentencing hearing was held and judgment rendered. The trial court retained jurisdiction for 120 days under I.C. § 19-2601(4). On May 7,1980, the trial court without…