State v. Decker

MCKEIG, Justice.

*386Daniel Decker was convicted of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and indecent exposure for sending a picture of his genitals to a minor via Facebook Messenger. He appeals, arguing that he did not meet the "presence" requirement of either crime because he and the victim were in different physical locations, and because he only sent a likeness of his genitals, rather than exposing his actual genitals. We hold that Decker's simultaneous electronic communications with a minor are sufficient to support his convictions. We therefore affirm the decision of the court of appeals.

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