Payne v. State

Barnes, Chief Judge.

Christopher Payne appeals his convictions for two counts of aggravated child molestation, three counts of child molestation, and one count of cruelty to children. He contends the State failed to prove venue, the trial court erred by admitting evidence of a similar transaction, his right to be present at every significant proceeding was violated, and his defense counsel was ineffective. Finding no reversible error, we affirm Payne’s convictions.

Viewed in support of the verdict, the evidence shows that the victim, Payne’s adopted stepdaughter, approached a police officer at…