McGalliard v. State

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

The appellant, John McGalliard, was convicted of sexual abuse in the first degree and sentenced to seven years imprisonment and a $2,000 fine.

On appeal, he argues that the Arkansas Criminal Code’s definition of “sexual contact” is unconstitutionally vague and that there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict. We disagree with both arguments and affirm.

The evidence of abuse in this case came primarily from the testimony of the victim, who stated that McGalliard touched her “between my legs . . . (indicating) right there in the middle. . . my private…