Ceaser v. State

OPINION

VAIDIK, Judge.

Case Summary

Lavern Ceaser appeals her conviction for Class D felony battery on her daughter, M.R. Ceaser contends that the trial court erred by allowing the State to present evidence regarding her prior conviction for battering M.R. Ceaser also contends that the trial court erred by denying her motion to dismiss and that evidence at trial was insufficient to rebut her claim of parental privilege. We conclude that Ceaser’s prior conviction for battering the same child in a manner similar to the underlying incident was admissible under the intent and lack of accident or…