People v. Hayward

On September 1, 1981, defendant, Gaylen Hayward, was convicted by a jury of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as charged, in violation of MCL 750.520c(l)(a); MSA 28.788(3)(l)(a). After being sentenced to serve not less than 3-1/2 years nor more than 15 years in prison, defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant was charged with engaging in sexual contact with a nine-year-old female. At the preliminary examination, the complainant testified that on the evening of December 12, 1980, defendant, on more than one occasion, rubbed her genital area with his hands. The complainant’s testimony was…