Stephens v. State

THOMAS, Justice.

The significant question that we address in this case is whether expert opinion as to the guilt of the defendant can be admitted at a trial of a charge of sexual abuse of a child. Other issues are presented with respect to admissible testimony including whether, in such a case, an expert witness should be permitted to state that he believes the victim and whether witnesses should be permitted to testify about the statements of the victim. In addition, error is asserted by claims that the trial court abused its discretion in finding the victim competent to testify and that it…