Ward v. State

Appellant, Eric Lucaine Ward, appeals his convictions on two counts of aggravated child abuse, in violation of section 827.03(1)(a) and (2), Florida Statutes (2015), following a jury trial. His only argument on appeal is that the trial court erred when it excluded a defense witness *575as a sanction for failing to disclose the witness. We agree and reverse for a new trial.

A person commits aggravated child abuse when he or she:

1. Commits aggravated battery on a child;

2. Willfully tortures, maliciously punishes, or willfully and unlawfully cages a child; or

3. Knowingly or willfully abuses a child…