The court properly exercised its discretion in permitting the 10-year-old victim to give sworn testimony, since her voir dire responses established that she was sufficiently intelligent, and that she understood the difference between truth and falsity along with the consequences of giving false testimony (see People v Cordero,
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MATTER OF MICHAEL W.
309 A.D.2d 513 (2003)
765 N.Y.S.2d 248
In the Matter of MICHAEL W., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided October 2, 2003.
Decided October 2, 2003.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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