State v. Martin

HOLMAN, Special Judge.

Raymond W. Martin (appellant) was charged by an amended information with molesting a minor with immoral intent, the specific allegation being that he took indecent liberties with Bonnie Lawson, a twelve year old child, “by then and there placing his hands upon her legs and beneath her dress, and by caressing and hugging her and exhibiting to her his private parts.” This conduct is made an offense by the provisions of Section 563.160 RSMo 1949, V.A. M.S. Defendant was also charged with a prior conviction of the felony of rape in the State of Oklahoma in compliance with…