State v. Heath

Syllabus

William H. Heath appeals his conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor, second-degree CSC with a minor, two counts of third-degree CSC, and sentence of life imprisonment. On appeal, Heath argues the trial court abused its discretion by (1) admitting three unfairly prejudicial photographs, (2) admitting the victim's hearsay statements to law enforcement after the assault, and (3) sentencing him to life imprisonment after the legislature amended the sentencing statute within the indictment date range. We affirm in part but vacate his life sentence and remand for resentencing on Heath's conviction for first-degree CSC with a minor.