Sidwell v. State

TAYLOR, Justice.

Appellant’s orchestrated efforts to lure two teenaged friends of his son far from home for a sexual encounter struck a sour note when the boys realized their predicament and fled into the custody of authorities. Convicted on two counts of taking indecent liberties with minors, appellant appeals alleging several procedural irregularities. Finding none, we affirm.

I. ISSUES

Appellant, Douglas Sidwell (Sidwell), presents three issues on appeal:

1. Did the trial court deprive the appellant of his right to confront the witnesses against him when it refused his request for another…