Rodriguez v. State

In this appeal from his conviction for sexual battery on a child less than twelve years of age, appellant claims the trial court erred by (1) failing to make the required findings of reliability before admitting the child victim’s out-of-court statements at trial, and (2) failing to conduct an adequate inquiry before determining appellant waived his right to self-representation. We affirm as to the second claim without discussion. For the reasons that follow, we also affirm as to the first claim due to a lack of preservation.

Based on our review of the record, there is nothing to show that…