Young v. State

PARKER, Acting Chief Judge.

James Young (Young) appeals the final judgment which adjudicated him guilty of two counts of capital sexual battery on two young girls ages two and four. We affirm Young’s convictions, concluding that there was substantial competent evidence upon which the jury could find Young guilty. However, because of our concern regarding the proper use of the videotaped testimony during jury deliberations, we certify the following question of great public importance:

WHETHER FLORIDA RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 3.400(b) AUTHORIZES THE TRIAL COURT TO ALLOW THE JURY TO TAKE…