State v. Brooks

—Chuck P. Brooks appeals his conviction for indecent liberties following a bench trial. The issue involves the element of "sexual contact." We affirm.

For purposes of this opinion, the facts can be summarized as follows: On December 18, 1984, Rhonda K. Hilborn and her 2-month-old daughter, Tanja, were living in Othello, Washington. At 6:30 p.m., Rhonda left with a friend, Harold Paul, to make a telephone call at a pay phone three blocks away.

Rhonda left Tanja in the care of Chuck Brooks. Before leaving, Rhonda placed Tanja in a beanbag chair. Tanja was wearing a shirt, diaper with rubber…