People v. Kincaid

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE MILLS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Indecent liberties.

Bench trial.

Guilty.

Five years.

Two of us affirm — one dissents.

Issues

On appeal, Kincaid asserts that: (1) his confession was involuntary and should have been suppressed; (2) the trial court erred in allowing the State to amend the information; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion in allowing the victim to testify without properly ascertaining his competency.

Facts

Kincaid was charged with taking indecent liberties with a child and contributing to the sexual delinquency of a child. Prior to trial, defendant…