Brady v. State

Smith, Judge.

James Lee Brady was convicted of the offenses of statutory rape, incest, and child molestation. His motion for new trial as amended was denied, and he appeals. Finding that the evidence was sufficient to convict Brady of the crimes charged but that the trial court erroneously denied Brady’s motion for continuance, we reverse.

1. Brady first claims the evidence was insufficient to convict him of the crimes charged. We disagree. Brady was the victim’s stepfather. Evidence was presented that the victim reported to law enforcement officers and other witnesses that Brady and she had…