State v. Russell James Parker

THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE OPINION.

THE COURT’S PRIOR OPINION DATED APRIL 4, 2014 IS HEREBY WITHDRAWN.

I. Nature of the Case

The State charged Russell J. Parker with one count of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor under sixteen. Parker went to trial and the jury found Parker guilty as charged. Parker appeals his conviction to this Court. He argues that the district court erred in admitting statements made by law enforcement during an interview with him. He also argues that the State engaged in five instances of prosecutorial misconduct, each satisfying the fundamental error standard. He further…