Leheny v. State

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant, Robert V. Leheny, argues for reversal of his conviction of endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree. His primary allegation of error is that the charge was improper because the offense of endangering the welfare of a minor was not intended to encompass allegations of sexual misconduct. We agree. Accordingly, we reverse on statutory construction grounds, and we will not address appellant’s other arguments for reversal.

The state originally charged appellant, former elementary school principal at St. Paul Catholic Church School in Pocahontas,…