United States v. Allen J.
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
127 F.3d 1292 (10th Cir. 1997)
Relevant factsFree
The prosecution's minor victim, who had mild mental retardation, affirmed during introductory questioning that she understood her promise to tell the truth, knew the difference between truth and lies, and understood she could be punished for lying in court, though she later struggled with some substantive questions and gave an incorrect answer about her own age.
IssueFree
Whether a minor witness is presumed competent to testify if he or she understands the importance of the oath.