Foster v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Child Molesting, a Class C felony, for which he received a sentence of eight (8) years, enhanced by thirty (80) years by reason of his status as an habitual offender, and two counts of Battery, a Class A misdemeanor, for which he received a one (1) year sentence on each count, all terms to be served consecutively.

The facts are: The victim in this case is the daughter of appellant. On August 2, 1985, the victim was 12-years-old. On that date, she accompanied her father as he drove around the community. They drove to Muncie…