Mills v. State

NESBITT, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether the lower court erred in refusing to allow defense counsel to introduce extrinsic evidence of the victim’s alleged prior inconsistent statements. Because we find that no error occurred we affirm the defendant’s judgment of conviction and sentence.

Pursuant to an adverse jury verdict, Ryan Roscha Mills was adjudicated guilty of sexual battery in violation of section 794.011(5), Florida Statutes (1993). At trial, the victim’s testimony was an important part of the state’s case. After the state rested, Mills’ counsel called a Detective Oterino as a…