Legal Opinion
State v. Crider
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided May 22, 2018No. WD 80370PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLisa White Hardwick, Judge
Eric Crider appeals from his convictions for first degree child molestation. He contends there was insufficient evidence of the victim's age to support his convictions. For reasons explained herein, we affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On December 13, 2014, Crider committed acts of sexual abuse against 13-year old J.T. The State charged Crider with three counts of first degree child molestation. Following a bench trial, the circuit court found Crider guilty of all charges and sentenced him to consecutive 30-year prison terms on each count. Crider appeals.
STANDARD OF REVIEW
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2Cases cited2 opinions
- John Stiles v. Roy D. Blunt, William L. WebsterCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1990
- State v. BanksMissouri Court of Appeals · 2017
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