Leland v. State

CASANUEVA, Judge.

Dale Roger Leland appeals his judgment and sentence for lewd and lascivious molestation. Because the trial court allowed the presentation of improper Williams 1 rule evidence, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

I

Mr. Leland was charged with violating section 800.04, Florida Statutes (2002), by engaging in the lewd and lascivious molestation of his twelve-year-old stepdaughter, S.V. 2 The offense allegedly took place inside the family home between October 5, 2002, and October 5, 2003. S.V. was lying on the family couch, wearing a long T-shirt which reached below her panties…