Legal Opinion
Johnson v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 21, 2010No. 4D08-3482PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTaylor, J.
Kenneth Johnson was convicted of two counts of lewd or lascivious battery. The charges arose from a sexual relationship between Johnson, a 37-year old man, and a 13-year old girl. He appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by admitting evidence that the victim twice attempted to commit suicide after the relationship was revealed and the defendant was arrested. Because any probative value of this evidence was substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, and the error in admitting it was not harmless, we reverse for a new trial.
Before trial, Johnson filed a motion in limine…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- State v. DiGuilioSupreme Court of Florida · 1986
- Johnson v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2005
- Taylor v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2003
- State v. McClainSupreme Court of Florida · 1988
- Ventura v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2010
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3Cited by12 opinions
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- KEVIN STEWART v. DEAN D. DRALEAUSDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2017
- Datus v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2013
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