James August Nelson v. State Alaska

Following a jury trial, James August Nelson was convicted of one count of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree, AS 11.41.436(a)(2), and one count of harassment, AS 11.61.120(a)(5). On appeal, Nelson contends that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of bad character, in allowing expert testimony vouching for the credibility of the alleged victim, R.H., and in finding that a defense witness was not qualified to testify as an expert. Nelson also claims that the court erred in failing to order full disclosure of certain psychological and school records. We reverse.