Francisco Tello-Lugo appeals his judgments and sentences for three counts of lewd or lascivious battery on a child older than twelve but less than sixteen years of age. Tello-Lugo contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial after the alternate juror was present during deliberations. We agree and reverse and remand for a new trial.
The record reflects that the trial court...
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