State v. Coffen

WATHEN, Justice.

Defendant Eugene Coffen appeals from a conviction of one count of unlawful sexual contact in violation of 17-A M.R.S.A. § 255(1)(C) (1983) following a jury trial (Cumberland County). Defendant contends the trial court erred in refusing to allow him to present witnesses who were to testify to his reputation for truth and veracity. We find no error and affirm the judgment of conviction.

At defendant’s trial, the State's primary witness was the thirteen year old victim of the alleged crime. The State presented five additional witnesses who corroborated her version of the facts. At…