WARNER, J.
The issue presented in this case is whether appellant's convictions for lewd or lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious conduct violate double jeopardy. Because the charges involved a single criminal episode, and the statutory provisions involve the same elements under the Blockburger test, we hold that they violate double jeopardy and reverse.
Appellant was charged by information with four counts. This appeal involves only two. Count...
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