State v. Haltom

John V. Haltom and Daniel C. Bacon (collectively the appellants) appeal from orders of the district court affirming their convictions and sentences in county court for preparing, distributing, or promoting obscene literature or material. The two cases were consolidated for appeal. The materials at issue are two videos depicting a variety of sexual acts.

The appellants contend that the county court erred in its instruction on the elements of the offense and in the definition of “prurient interest.” We reverse, and remand for a new trial because the jury was improperly instructed that “prurient”…