In re D.W.

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 6714

Syllabus

SEX OFFENSES – SEXUAL IMPOSITION – EVIDENCE – MOTIVATION: In a case of sexual imposition, when determining whether a defendant was motivated by desires of sexual arousal or gratification, the trier of fact may consider the type, nature and circumstances of the contact—along with the personality of the defendant—recognizing that touching in the erogenous zones may constitute strong evidence of that motivation.