In Re C.W.K., Ca2007-10-251 (8-25-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, C.W.K., appeals his delinquency adjudication in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, for the offense of rape. We affirm the decision of the juvenile court.

{¶ 2} A complaint was filed against appellant on January 22, 2007 alleging one count of rape in violation of R.C. 2907.02(A)(1)(b), a first-degree felony if committed by an adult. The charge arose from an incident in which appellant inserted his finger, or fingers, into the vagina of an 11-month-old child. Appellant was 15 years old at the time of the incident.

{¶ 3} During the bench trial,…