State v. Hoffman

ANDERSON, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Glenn Hoffman (Hoffman) was indicted by a Sanborn County grand jury on seven counts of abuse to minors. (SDCL 26-10-1) Counts I through IV alleged specific acts of abuse while Counts V through VII charged that Hoffman tormented three of his stepchildren. Hoffman was tried before a Sanborn County jury and convicted of Counts I through VI. Hoffman was sentenced to 18 months in the state penitentiary on each count, to be served concurrently. In his appeal Hoffman complains that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction and that SDCL 26-10-1 is…