State v. Preslar

ANDERSON, J.:

Phillip Wayne Preslar appeals from his convictions and sentences for two counts of intimidation of a witness. He contends the trial court erred in allowing reference to the prior charges of criminal sexual conduct, the pending charge to which the victim of the intimidation was the victim and chief witness. We affirm.

FACTUALIPROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Preslar was charged with twelve counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) against his daughter, Melissa. While awaiting trial on the CSC charges, Preslar mailed two handwritten letters seeking to convince Melissa to drop the charges. The…