State v. Woods

Dean Edward Woods appeals his convictions for first degree rape of a child. He contends the trial court abused its discretion by excluding the results of a psycho-sexual evaluation. We affirm.

Mr. Woods was charged with first degree rape of his 11-year-old niece and his 10-year-old stepson. In a bench trial, Mr. Woods offered the testimony of a psychologist, Dr. Douglas Alimón, and the results of a psychosexual evaluation Dr. Alimón conducted on Mr. Woods. In an offer of proof, Dr. Alimón stated he is an assistant professor at the University of Washington and a certified sex offender treatment…