State v. Makela

Eugene Edwin Makela appeals his judgment and sentence for second degree statutory rape and two counts of indecent liberties. He contends that the trial court improperly admitted the victim's out-of-court statements as "prior consistent statements" under ER 801(d)(1)(ii) and evidence of the victim's reputation for truthfulness under ER 608. He further contends that the trial court erred in making various other evidentiary rulings, in denying his motion for a mistrial, and in granting a stay of proceedings on count 1 pending appeal. We affirm the appellant's conviction and sentence. We reverse…