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Child sexual battery cases often turn on the strength of the prosecution\u2019s evidence. The evidence offered must comply with the evidentiary rules; if it does not, its admission may violate the defendant\u2019s constitutional rights. A recent ruling<\/a> from a Florida court offers a detailed look at how judges evaluate evidentiary challenges and constitutional arguments in prosecutions involving allegations of long-term sexual abuse. If you are charged with a sex offense, it is in your best interest to talk to a St. Petersburg sex crime defense attorney about what evidence the State may use against you.<\/p>\n

Facts and Procedural History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allegedly, the State charged the defendant with five offenses arising from the sexual abuse of a single minor victim over several years. The amended information included counts of sexual battery on a person less than twelve years of age, sexual battery on a minor between twelve and eighteen years old while in a position of familial or custodial authority, and transmission of child pornography.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, the victim was born in 2007, and although the defendant believed he was her father, the victim\u2019s mother testified he was not biologically related to her. The victim lived with the defendant during early childhood and again beginning in sixth grade. She testified that during both periods of custody, the defendant forced her to engage in various sexual acts, including oral sex, digital penetration, and vaginal intercourse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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