Danuel v. State

Fletcher, Justice.

Jimmy Danuel (“Danuel”) was convicted of two counts of aggravated sodomy and sentenced to two consecutive terms of twenty years. He appeals and we reverse.1

In 1990, Danuel’s then 19-year-old daughter, Lisa Teems (“Teems”), and her husband had temporarily separated. There was discussion between the couple and their immediate families concerning a divorce and a custody battle over the couple’s infant daughter. In fear of losing custody of her infant daughter, Teems had her mother contact Danuel concerning financial assistance for such a legal battle. Danuel, however, refused…