Black v. State

ALLEN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for rape of a child. Following a verdict of guilty the jury assessed punishment at eight years imprisonment. On appeal appellant complains of eighteen enumerated errors committed by the trial court. We agree with appellant’s contention that the court erred in permitting an expert witness to testify that the complainant was telling the truth and, therefore, reverse and remand.

The record reflects that the complainant and appellant were the only direct witnesses to the offense. The complainant, the 13 year old stepdaughter of appellant,…