State v. Elkins

11 Jeremy Wayne Elkins appeals his conviction of molestation of a juvenile, La. R.S. 14:81.2, and his sentence of 25 years at hard labor without benefits because the victim was under the age of 13. We affirm and remand for compliance with sex offender notice and registration.

Factual Background

In late 2010, nine-year-old AK told her grandmother, Rebecca Adams, “I need to tell you something that’s real bad.” She continued that someone named Jeremy took her to a vehicle, put her in it, and then “pulled my panties down, and he hurt me real bad.” Ms. Adams did not know who Jeremy was, so she asked…