Hicks v. State, 561 So. 2d 1284

PER CURIAM.

Thomas Hicks appeals his conviction for use of a child in a sexual performance. § 827.071(2), Fla. Stat. (1989). The sole issue is whether a defendant‘s ignorance of the victim‘s age constitutes a viable defense. For the same public policy reasons that were set forth in our recent decision State v. Sorakrai, 543 So.2d 294 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989), dealing with a violation of section 800.04(2) (lewd assault upon a child), we hold that it does not.

Affirmed.

RYDER, A.C.J., and DANAHY and FRANK, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Hicks v. State

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: May 23, 1990

Citations: 561 So. 2d 1284; 1990 WL 68728; 89-03070

Docket Number: 89-03070

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.