In this appeal from a conviction for sexual assault, we hold that the trial court erred in ruling that the prosecution's expert witness was unavailable under V.R.Cr.P. 15 and in allowing her deposition to be read to the jury. Since the error was not harmless, we reverse and remand for a new trial. Accordingly, we do not reach two other arguments raised by defendant.
In February 1988, defendant's nineteen...
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