Kalinoski v. State

JOANOS, Judge.

Appellant was charged with and convicted of violating Section 800.04, Florida Statutes, by knowingly committing a lewd or lascivious act in the presence of a child under the age of 14 years, without the intent to commit involuntary sexual battery. Among the questions presented on appeal is whether the evidence was sufficient to prove that the particular act was committed in the presence of the child, who was four years and ten months old at the time of the incident. No issues are raised with regard to the nature of the act or the element of appellant’s knowledge.

When the…