The opinion of the court was delivered by FURMAN, P.J.A.D.
Upon indictment in two counts, the first for sexual assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(1), and the second for criminal sexual contact, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3b, arising out of the same incident, defendant was convicted of both offenses by jury verdict. His criminal sexual contact conviction was merged into his sexual assault conviction. On appeal he raises three issues:
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