State of Arizona v. Oscar Castillo Mendoza

OPINION

ECKERSTROM, Judge.

¶ 1 Following a jury trial, appellant Oscar Mendoza was convicted of child molestation and sentenced to a ten-year tern of imprisonment. On appeal, he argues the type of touching that was established at tidal does not meet the legal definition of the offense, rendering his conviction unsupported by sufficient evidence. He also contends the trial court erred in instructing the jury. We affirm for the reasons that follow.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶ 2 We view the evidence presented at trial in the light most favorable to upholding the verdict, drawing all…