The Appellate Group

State v. Garcia

State v. Garcia, 2025 UT App 119 (Oliver, J.)

Criminal

The Utah Court of Appeals held:

  • The district court correctly denied Defendant’s motion for a directed verdict regarding aggravated sexual abuse. 
  • The district court did not err in admitting Expert’s testimony about delayed reporting and why children maintain contact with alleged abusers. 
  • The court did not plainly err in informing the jury of the offense levels for each charge.  

Read the full court opinion