State v. Sanchez-Lahora

Hannon, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Orestes Sanchez-Lahora was convicted of first degree sexual assault and terroristic threats and was sentenced to consecutive sentences of 10 to 15 years’ and 1 to 3 years’ imprisonment, respectively. The defendant now appeals, alleging that the trial court erred in (1) excluding evidence of the alleged prior sexual relationship between the defendant and the victim, (2) failing to grant immunity to a defense witness, (3) forcing the defendant to testify with regard to a prior inconsistent statement made by the defendant while on the stand, (4) permitting rebuttal…