Opinion ID: 2570148
Heading Depth: 6
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Robert Anthony Daulton

Text: Defendant's uncle Robert Anthony Daulton refused to answer questions about the Gaughan report. During a recess, the prosecutor proposed asking Daulton if he knew about the incidents in the report. The court commented that Daulton had had only limited contact with defendant, and had said he was not aware of anything except the things he testified about. Daulton stated he would rather not read the report or know what was in it. The court told the prosecutor he could request, but not demand, that Daulton read the report. During cross-examination, the prosecutor brought up the report, and Daulton said, I don't care to see it because it brings more shame to the kid. The prosecutor did not pursue the matter. The prosecutor's reference to the report in this instance was irrelevant, but brief, and the potential for undue prejudice was minimal.