Croft v. State

OPINION

JOHN S. ANDERSON, Justice.

The jury convicted appellant Brian David Croft of sexual assault of a child and assessed punishment at sixteen years confinement and a $10,000 fine. See Tex. Pen.Code AnN. § 22.011(a)(2) (Vernon Supp.2004). Appellant raises five issues on appeal. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant and A.C., a thirteen-year-old girl, met in an online chat room in May or June of 2001. They began talking on the phone, e-mailing, and instant-messaging each other at least every other day. A.C. told appellant she was thirteen when they first met in the chat room,…