Hansen v. State

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

Appellant Brian Patrick Hansen appeals the denial of his motion to transfer the statutory rape charge (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-103(a)(3) (Repl. 1995)), to juvenile court. We affirm the decision of the trial court.

The felony information filed in circuit court charged: “On or about February 12, 1995, the defendant, (DOB: 3/17/77), digitally penetrated the vagina of a ten (10) year old female . . . .” A motion to transfer the matter to juvenile court was filed, and a hearing was held on that motion on July 18, 1995. By that time, Hansen had turned 18. Julie Hansen,…