Paul v. State

Clarence J. Paul appeals his conviction and sentence for four counts of lewd, lascivious, or indecent assault on K.P., a child under sixteen years of age. Paul raises two issues on appeal, one of which we need not reach. Paul argues that the trial court erred in admitting the testimony of P.B. as “similar fact” evidence. We agree and reverse.

Paul was charged in a five-count information with two counts of sexual battery on K.P. by one in familial or custodial authority, and three counts of lewd, lascivious, or indecent assault on K.P., a child under sixteen. When the state filed a notice of…