Oliver v. State

The defendant appeals his consecutive life sentences for lewd and lascivious molestation and capital sexual battery of a child under the age of twelve. Relying on our decision in McLaughlin v. State, 79 So.3d 226 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012), the defendant argues the trial court erred in allowing a screen to be placed between the victim and the defendant in the courtroom during the victim’s testimony. We agree and reverse.

The State charged the defendant with lewd and lascivious molestation and capital sexual battery of a child under the age of twelve. The State moved, pursuant to section 92.54,…