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KEVIN SKILLERN v. STATE OF ARKANSAS
Date: 06-05-2024
Case Number: 2024 Ark. App. 369
Judge: BART F. VIRDEN
Court: ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS
Plaintiff's Attorney: Rebecca Kane, Ass’t Att’y Gen
Defendant's Attorney:
Robert M. “Robby†Golden
Little Rock, Arkansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant with appealing his conviction by the Lonoke County Circuit Court of sexual indecency with a child. On appeal, he argues that the circuit court erred in denying his motion to dismiss because the State did not present sufficient evidence that he purposely exposed his sex organs to a minor under fifteen years old. We affirm.
Pursuant to the plain language of the statute, the relevant inquiry here is whether there is sufficient evidence that Skillern purposely exposed his sex organs to another person and whether that person was under fifteen years of age. The answer to both questions is yes. The baby was a passenger in the side-by-side, and Skillern was staring at the passengers while he masturbated. Skillern did not cover himself or cease his behavior as the women and baby made the loop several times. Allie specifically testified that he was “staring right at us.†Therefore, the court did not resort to speculation to find Skillern guilty of sexual indecency with a child. Given the standard of review, we affirm.
Affirmed
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What was the outcome of KEVIN SKILLERN v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?
The outcome was: Pursuant to the plain language of the statute, the relevant inquiry here is whether there is sufficient evidence that Skillern purposely exposed his sex organs to another person and whether that person was under fifteen years of age. The answer to both questions is yes. The baby was a passenger in the side-by-side, and Skillern was staring at the passengers while he masturbated. Skillern did not cover himself or cease his behavior as the women and baby made the loop several times. Allie specifically testified that he was “staring right at us.†Therefore, the court did not resort to speculation to find Skillern guilty of sexual indecency with a child. Given the standard of review, we affirm. Affirmed
Which court heard KEVIN SKILLERN v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?
This case was heard in ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS, AR. The presiding judge was BART F. VIRDEN.
Who were the attorneys in KEVIN SKILLERN v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?
Plaintiff's attorney: Rebecca Kane, Ass’t Att’y Gen. Defendant's attorney: Robert M. “Robby†Golden.
When was KEVIN SKILLERN v. STATE OF ARKANSAS decided?
This case was decided on June 5, 2024.