Legal Opinion
In re Patricia J.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided July 15, 1994No. Appeal No. 1PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: At the fact-finding hearing on a petition alleging sexual abuse, respondent admitted massaging the vagina and buttocks of his eight-year-old daughter on many occasions. He denied that he received sexual gratification from his acts, maintaining that it was merely his way of showing affection. Medical records contained findings consistent with sexual abuse.
In our view, it can reasonably be inferred from the evidence that, despite denials by respondent, his actions were for the purpose of sexual gratification (see, People v Teicher, 52 NY2d…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- People v. TeicherNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
- Dutchess County Department of Social Services ex rel. Douglas E. v. Douglas E.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- In re Lynelle W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- In re Michael M.New York City Family Court · 1992
- People v. BockenoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re Patricia J.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994