Explore 18 court opinions on Child Victim Testimony. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Child's statement to "safe person" inadmissible if trust not proven
Z.F.M., a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court ...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Danny Patrick McCoy v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Danny Patrick McCoy, appealed his conviction fo...
Child's statement to grandmother admissible under caregiver exception
In the Matter of K. N. S. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court state...
Child's statement to 'safe person' admissible under Florida hearsay exception
J.W.B., IV, a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-co...
Child's statement to pediatrician admissible under state of mind exception
In Re Areanna Carmona and Juan Carmona v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
S.D., a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's order terminating...
Child's statement to pediatrician admissible for medical diagnosis
In the Interest of T.C.-J., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's ...
Texas Court Affirms Conviction, Admits Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Ramon M. Diana v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ramon M. Diana, appealed his conviction for aggra...
Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights Requires Court Approval
In re A.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 12, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, w...
Court Affirms Conviction Based on Excited Utterance Hearsay Exception
In Re Ethan Ray Echols v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ethan Ray Echols, appealed his conviction for ag...
Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-...
SJC Affirms Child Assault Conviction, Upholding Excited Utterance Exception
Commonwealth v. Gary E. Mosso, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed a defendant's...
Colorado Supreme Court: Defendant's Silence Can Waive Speedy Trial Rights
Ricky C. Carpenter v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a d...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Admission
Miguel Angel Guzman-Torralva v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed the denial of Miguel Angel Guzman-Torralva...
Remote testimony violates defendant's confrontation rights
Brandon Ramsey v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a def...
MA SJC Affirms Indecent Assault Conviction, Upholds Testimony Admission
Commonwealth v. Michael J. Wurtzberger, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the con...
Victim advocate testimony violates confrontation rights
Steven Mark Fernandez v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 9, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a de...
Hearsay exception violates confrontation rights in domestic violence case
Commonwealth v. Shondell Q. Rateree, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 8, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considered whether a def...