Washington v. Canida

Maurice L. Canida was tried and convicted of indecent exposure involving two 6-year-old girls who testified at his trial. His appeal presents three issues to this court: (1) the competency of the two children to testify; (2) the admissibility of testimony by their mothers regarding statements made by the children after the incident; and (3) the use of leading questions during the direct examination of the children.