State v. Peterson

GOOLSBY, Judge:

William Peterson appeals his conviction of first-degree burglary after a jury found him not guilty of first-degree assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct. The sole question on appeal is whether Peterson could be convicted of burglary because the jury failed to convict him of the crime that the State offered proof he intended to commit at the time of breaking and entering. We affirm. 1

The charges against Peterson arose out of an incident that allegedly occurred in the victim’s residence during the early morning hours. The victim testified that Peterson entered her…