State v. Bennett

McGEE, Chief Judge.

Michael Adrian Bennett ("Defendant") appeals from his convictions for statutory rape, statutory sexual offense, and indecent liberties with a child. Defendant argues the trial court erred in admitting at trial a written statement given by his girlfriend, who was the mother of the child involved. We agree; however, in light of the overwhelming evidence of Defendant's guilt, the trial court's error was not prejudicial.

I. Factual and Procedural History

In 2009, Defendant began dating the child's mother, who had two daughters. Defendant and the child's mother continued to date…