State v. Sanchez

Dan Sanchez appeals from his conviction of first degree sexual assault following a jury trial in the district court for Box Butte County. We conclude that the district court erred in admitting testimony regarding uncharged criminal acts occurring prior to the charged offense and, therefore, reverse, and remand for a new trial.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Sanchez was charged under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319(l)(c) (Reissue 1995) with sexually assaulting 13-year-old A.S. at some time during the period of December 25,1996, to February 24, 1997. On June 16, 1997, A.S. reported the incident to…