HUNT, Justice.
The appellant, Steven Berg, was charged by information with committing the crime of sexual assault, a felony because the alleged victim was less than 16 years old and the appellant was 3 or more years older. Section 45-5-502, MCA. A jury trial resulted in a conviction, a new trial was denied, and the appellant was sentenced to seven years in Montana State Prison with the last two years suspended. This appeal followed.
We reverse and remand....
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