State v. Anderson

WILBUR, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Donald Anderson was convicted by a jury of sexual contact with a child under the age of sixteen, in violation of SDCL 22-22-7. Anderson appeals arguing that his arraignment was inadequate. Additionally, he appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for a new trial. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] On May 12, 2011, Anderson was arrested on the charge of sexual contact with a child under the age of sixteen, in violation of SDCL 22-22-7. As indicated by an initial appearance form, Anderson appeared on May 13, 2011, before a clerk magistrate where he was…