Legal Opinion
State v. Richard
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided December 21, 2001No. 2000-109PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBroderick, J.
The defendant, Christopher Richard, appeals his convictions on ten pattern counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault (AFSA) involving two young victims. See RSA 632-A:2, III (Supp. 2000). He argues that the Superior Court {Brennan, J.) erred by permitting the State to seek-convictions upon multiple pattern indictments for assaults committed against a single victim during a common time frame, violating his right to be' free from double jeopardy under the United States Constitution. We affirm.
The following facts were adduced at trial. The defendant befriended the older brother of one…
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