State v. Bausch

WILBUR, Justice.

[¶ 1.] A jury convicted Joshua Allen Bausch of four counts of rape in the first degree in violation of SDCL 22-22-1(1), and two counts of sexual contact with a child under 16 years of age in violation of SDCL 22-22-7. Bausch appeals the con viction, asserting many issues. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Background

[¶ 2.] A.L., born March 25, 2005, lived with her grandmother, Ann, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A.L.’s step-grandfather, Tim, and 15-year-old aunt, Angela, also lived at the residence. Rebecca, Ann’s niece, visited the residence on an evening in…