State v. Ranger

This is an indictment brought in the Superior Court for Cumberland County against the respondent *53Alva Ranger for taking indecent liberties with a minor under the age of sixteen years. The jury returned a guilty verdict. During the trial the respondent seasonably took exceptions to various rulings of the court on the ground that they were erroneous and prejudicial. Exceptions are sustained.

FIRST AND SECOND EXCEPTIONS

The first witness called by the State was Barbara Anne Reichert, age 10, and she was questioned by counsel on the matter of her qualifications. Some of the questions and her…