State v. Litschewski

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Richard Litschewski appeals his convictions of third-degree rape, first-degree rape, and sexual contact with a minor child under sixteen. We affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On March 21, 1997, Litschewski was indicted in Walworth County, South Dakota, on one count of third-degree rape.1 On June 23, 1997, he was arraigned on an amended indictment charging two additional counts, one count of first-degree rape and one count of sexual contact with a minor child under sixteen.2 The charged crimes, which occurred between September 8, 1989, and April 1996, involved victims who were…