Munguia v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Per curiam
Defendant appeals from judgments of conviction and sentences for two counts of engaging in sexual acts with a minor while in a position of familial authority and one count of lewd assault on a child. We affirm.
The trial court acted within its discretion when it found the victim competent to testify. The court made the com*155petency ruling after first questioning the victim extensively and reviewing a psychological report. The findings contained in that report, and the victim’s responses to the trial court’s questions, provided a sufficient basis for the court to exercise its discretion. We find…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hudson v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
- Gopaul v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1988