State v. Steen

¶1 Joseph Steen appeals his conviction and sentence for indecent exposure with sexual motivation, claiming trial court instructional and sentencing error. We affirm the conviction but vacate the sentence and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

¶2 On June 28, 2008, Katrina Berge and Teresa Jones, a receptionist and a guest at an Aberdeen hotel, observed Steen across the river in a local park with his pants pulled down to mid-thigh, fully exposing himself. He appeared to be masturbating and rubbing himself all over his body. Berge reported the incident to the police and Aberdeen Police Department…