Penaranda v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of one count of aggravated child molestation, and he appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial.

Appellant and his wife were the owners of a day care center attended by the victim. Approximately two months after the victim began attending appellant’s day care center, the victim’s mother became concerned when the victim kissed her with his tongue. The victim, who was approximately one month from turning three years old, had also exhibited behavior changes, and upon being questioned by his mother, the victim told her that appellant had put…