Harp v. Commonwealth

MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT

I. INTRODUCTION.

Wilbert Harp appeals as a matter of right1 from his convictions for indecent exposure, first-degree sodomy, and seven counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Because the jury instructions on the seven sexual abuse counts were identical, containing no identifying characteristics that required the jury to differentiate among each of the counts, we reverse Harp’s sexual abuse convictions. We otherwise affirm Harp’s indecent exposure or sodomy convictions.

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY.

Harp moved in with his girlfriend and her four-year-old…