Cuminotto v. State

The defendant appeals his conviction and sentence on two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, one count of lewd and lascivious exhibition, and one count of sexual activity with a child. He claims error in the trial court’s failure to conduct *932a Richardson1 hearing, denial of his motion for continuance, and limitation of cross-examination. He also argues the ineffectiveness of trial counsel. We find merit in the denial of the defendant’s motion for continuance and reverse.

The charges arose when the defendant’s estranged wife, who was then living in Michigan, called the Boynton Beach…