State v. Thomas

Ronald Jerome Thomas, Jr. appeals his conviction of one count of indecent liberties. He contends the court erred by failing to instruct the jury on fourth degree assault as a lesser included offense of indecent liberties. We affirm.

Mr. Thomas was charged with four counts of indecent liberties involving four different women; two counts of first degree burglary associated with two of the indecent liberties charges; and one count of criminal impersonation. Mr. Thomas requested a jury instruction on fourth degree assault as a lesser included offense of indecent liberties. The court refused to…