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State v. Ortega

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  • 84 P.3d 935

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  • reasoning Texas and Washington statutes regarding second decree indecency with a child were incomparable because they criminalized contact with children of different ages(Texas - 17, Washington - 12
  • relevant qualifying facts of prior conviction were not found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt, and thus could not be used to enhance the penalty for a subsequent conviction under Apprendi
  • relevant qualifying facts of prior conviction were not found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt and thus could not be used to enhance the penalty for a subsequent conviction under Apprendi

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Judges: Schultheis

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