Johnson v. State

We conclude that the evidence presented on two of the charges against the defendant was insufficient in that it consists entirely of hearsay. Accordingly, the case is remanded for a judgment of acquittal on those charges. The remaining conviction is supported by the testimony of a witness having first-hand knowledge of the event. That conviction is affirmed.

The defendant was charged with two crimes against his six-year-old son, M.J. (sexual battery on a child under twelve and lewd or lascivious molestation); one crime against his ten-year-old daughter, L.J. (lewd or lascivious molestation);…