May 4, 2006
State of Florida v. Rodolfo Contreras
Case Number(s):
SC05-1767
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Summary:

Mr. Contreras was convicted of one count of sexual battery and one count of lewd and
lascivious molestation of his 9-year-old daughter after a trial that included the videotaped
statement of the child victim. The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed the
conviction, agreeing with Mr. Contreras that his Sixth Amendment right to confront his
accuser had been violated under a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on when
"testimonial" hearsay can be allowed.