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PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice; ROBERT J. TORRES, Associate Justice; KATHERINE A. MARAMAN, Associate Justice. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 TORRES, J.:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 After a jury trial, Defendant-Appellant Jeremy Rey Leslie was convicted on two counts of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for intentionally engaging in sexual penetration with a minor but acquitted on a charge of the Electronic Enticement of a Child.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 On appeal, Leslie challenges his conviction and the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s decision dismissing his Motion for New Trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie makes two arguments.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 First, Leslie argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied his Motion for New Trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie asserts that the minor M.L. (DOB: 05/04/1994), who was the key witness for Plaintiff-Appellee People of Guam (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ), offered testimony that was }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 simply not credible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Thus, Leslie contends that the trial court committed a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 clear error of judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 when it found that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was credible and that the evidence did not weigh heavily against the verdict such that Leslie should be granted a new trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Second, Leslie argues that this court should set aside his conviction because the jury delivered an inconsistent verdict when it found Leslie guilty on two counts of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, but acquitted him on the Electronic Enticement of a Child charge.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We reject each of Leslie}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s arguments and affirm both the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s ruling and the judgment of conviction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 I.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [3]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In late November 2009, Leslie found M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Myspace page while browsing the Internet and over the next couple of weeks, the two engaged in online conversations using instant messaging.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Mys pace profile indicated she was eighteen years old, although in later online conversations with Leslie, she expressed she actually was fifteen going on sixteen.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie and M.L. made plans to meet in person, and late one evening in early December 2009, Leslie picked her up outside her residence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 During the course of this evening, Leslie engaged in sexual penetration with M.L. on two separate occasions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 On one occasion, Leslie performed cunnilingus on M.L.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 On another occasion, Leslie stuck his }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 finger inside of [M.L. (DOB: 05/04/1994)] and . . . finger[ed]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 her.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Transcripts (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tr}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ) at 84 (Jury Trial, June 30, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 When these events occurred, Leslie was twenty-nine years old, and M.L. was fifteen. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 A Superior Court of Guam Grand Jury indicted Leslie on two charges: (1) Electronic Enticement of a Child (as a First Degree Felony), and (2) Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (as a Second Degree Felony) (Two Counts).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Record on Appeal (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ), tab 1 at 1-2 (Indictment, Dec. 18, 2009).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Under the first charge involving the Electronic Enticement of a Child, the Grand Jury indicted Leslie for using Myspace to communicate with a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 minor known by him to be under the age of eighteen (18) years . . . with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of a felony, that is, Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and that he intentionally traveled to the agreed upon meeting place at the agreed upon meeting time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at 1.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Under the second charge involving two counts of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, the Grand Jury indicted Leslie for intentionally engaging in sexual penetration with a minor who was }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 at least fourteen (14) but less than sixteen (16) years of age}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 on two separate occasions on the night of the incident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Throughout the trial, the jury heard testimony from six witnesses including testimony from the People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s key witness, M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 M.L. testified on direct examination and briefly in non-extensive cross examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tr. at 3-60 (Jury Trial, June 29, 2010). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The jury also heard from Leslie , who offered key testimony on direct examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 {\*\bkmkstart _GoBack}Tr. at 7-64 (Jury Trial, June 30, 2010).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 On direct examination, Leslie stated that when he engaged in sexual penetration with M.L., he did not really understand what her age was,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\delrsid13378543\charrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 but presumed it to be at least sixteen.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at 17.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie cited two primary reasons for his conclusion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 First, Leslie stated that he was confused because M.L.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Myspace profile indicated that she was eighteen years old.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Second, Leslie stated that he was confused because M.L. told him that she was fifteen years old\emdash going on sixteen\emdash via a message that she sent him over Myspace.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Specifically, Leslie stated that he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 didn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 t really understand what . . . turning 16 meant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 presumed it at that time to be something that was very around the corner, something that we kind of anticipate coming quickly, going to be 16.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 {\*\bkmkend _GoBack} \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 After the jury and trial court heard all of the testimony at trial, the trial court instructed the jury: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 It is a defense to a charge of criminal sexual conduct that the defendant reasonably believed that [M.L.] had reached the age of sixteen.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The defendant has the burden of proving that it is more probably true than not true that the defendant reasonably believed that [M.L.] had reached the age of sixteen.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 If you find that the defendant reasonably believed that [M.L.] had reached the age of sixteen, you must find the defendant not guilty.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 43 (Jury Instruction 6F, July 7, 2010). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The jury found Leslie guilty on both counts of the second charge involving Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and acquitted him of the first charge involving the Electronic Enticement of a Child.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tabs 39-41 (Verdict Forms, July 6, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Subsequently, Leslie timely filed a Motion for New Trial arguing that he was entitled to a new trial because M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 simply not credible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 49 at 1 (Mot. for New Trial, Aug. 18, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie asserted that the trial court should grant him a new trial }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 in the interests of justice,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 as permitted by 8 GCA \'a7 110.30(a).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 50 at 1 (Mem. in Support of Mot. for New Trial, Aug. 18, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The People filed an Opposition to the Motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 52 at 1-2 (People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Opp}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 n Mot., Sept. 3, 2010). }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court denied the motion, finding that M.L.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was credible and that the totality of the evidence did not weigh heavily against the verdict such that Leslie should be granted a new trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 54 at 6 (Dec. & Order, Nov. 5, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 A judgment of conviction was entered, and Leslie timely filed this appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Guam R. App. P. 4(b) (2005); RA, tab 77 at 1-2 (Not. of Appeal, Feb. 3, 2011). }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 II.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 JURISDICTION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 This court has jurisdiction over appeals from a final judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 48 U.S.C.A. \'a7 1424-1(a)(2) (Westlaw current through Pub. L. 112-44 (2011)); 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107 and 3108(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 III.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 STANDARD OF REVIEW}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s denial of a defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v. Flores}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2009 Guam 22 \'b6 9.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We review }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 de novo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the issue of whether to set aside a conviction based on an inconsistent verdict.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See People v. Guerrero}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2003 Guam 18 \'b6 17.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\delrsid9509605\charrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 IV.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ANALYSIS}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [13]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In this appeal, we address the two grounds that Leslie advances to challenge the trial court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s ruling and his conviction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 First, we address whether the trial court abused its discretion when it denied Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Second, we address whether to set aside Leslie}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s conviction based on an inconsistent verdict.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 A.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Motion for New Trial}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In order to set aside the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s denial of Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial , we must determine that the trial court abused its discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Flores}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2009 Guam 22 \'b6 9.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 An abuse of discretion is discretion }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 exercised to an end not justified by the evidence, a judgment that is clearly against the logic and effect of the facts as are found.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v. Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 17 (quoting }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v. Tuncap}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1998 Guam 13 \'b6 12) (internal quotation marks omitted). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Our role is limited to determining whether the trial court abused its discretion because the decision to grant a new trial rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Alston}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d 1206, 1212 (9th Cir. 1992) (defining the trial court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s role in determining whether to grant a new trial).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Title 8 GCA \'a7 110.30, specifically provides the trial court with discretion to grant a new trial: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The court on motion of a defendant may grant a new trial to him if required in the interests of justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \cs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs22\fs20\super\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid10494201 }{\fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 Section 110.30(a) is substantively }{\fs20\insrsid10494201 similar to}{ \fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33}{\fs20\insrsid10494201 (a)}{\fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 }{\fs20\insrsid10494201 which reads, \'93Upon the defendant\rquote s motion, the court may . . . grant a new trial if the interest of justice so requires.\'94 Fed. R. Crim. P.33(a). This court }{\fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 may }{\fs20\insrsid10494201 therefore }{\fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 look to federal }{\fs20\insrsid10494201 case law}{\fs20\insrsid10494201\charrsid7361513 interpreting that rule for guidance. }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 8 GCA \'a7 110.30(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Under section 110.30(a), a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s discretion to grant a new trial is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 much broader than its power to grant a motion for judgment of acquittal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Alston}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d at 1211.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 need not view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 18 (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Lincoln}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 630 F.2d 1313, 1319 (8th Cir. 1980)) (internal quotation marks omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Instead, the trial court may }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 weigh the evidence and in so doing evaluate for itself the credibility of witnesses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Alston}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2 d at 1211 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Specifically, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [a] trial court may set aside the verdict, grant a new trial, or submit the issues for determination by another jury if it concludes that the evidence }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 preponderates sufficiently heavily against the verdict that a serious miscarriage of justice may have occurred.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '" }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 16 (quoting}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Lincoln}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 630 F.2d at 1319); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 see also}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Alston}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d at 1211-12.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Accordingly, to reverse the trial court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s decision, we must have a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 definite and firm conviction the trial court, after weighing relevant factors, committed clear error of judgment in its conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 denying Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for a New Trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 17 (quoting }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tuncap}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1998 Guam 13 \'b6 12) (internal quotation marks omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 As the appellant, Leslie also carries the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 significant burden}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 of proving that the trial court abused its discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK2}\'b6{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK1}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK2} 17 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Steel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 759 F.2d 706, 713 (9th Cir. 1985)); }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 see also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Alston}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d at 1212.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie moved for a new trial on the ground that the testimony of M.L. was simply not credible and argues that the trial court committed a clear error of judgment when it found that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was credible.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 49 at 1 (Mot. for New Trial, Aug. 18, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In support of his argument, Leslie advances four grounds: (1) that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was not credible because of her hesitant demeanor; (2) that M.L. was not credible because she lied about her age on an internet profile; (3) that M.L. was not credible because she lied about her age to a police officer; and (4) that M.L.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was not credible because she wanted to date an older man.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Br. at 6-9 (May 5, 2011). }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie has failed to overcome his burden of proving that the trial court committed a clear error of judgment when it denied his Motion for New Trial for three key reasons: (1) courts favor appellate deference to the trial court when reviewing a grant or denial of a motion for a new trial; (2 ) the trial court carefully considered its denial, providing specific support for its determination in its Decision and Order; and (3) this is not likely an }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 exceptional case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 in which the trial court should}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 interfere with the jury}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s factual findings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Appellate courts favor deferring to a trial court}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s determination of a motion for a new trial. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Appellate courts favor deferring to a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s determination of a motion for a new trial because appellate deference to the trial court makes sense.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See Alston}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d at 1212.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Trial courts preside over the jury and listen to all of the evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 19.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Thus, a trial court is in the best position to weigh the evidence and evaluate a witness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s credibility for itself.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 When merely reviewing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the dry pages of the record,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 appellate courts cannot experience }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the tenor of the testimony at trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Alston}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 974 F.2d at 1212.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Yet, the appellate courts do not actually experience trial testimony, which is an important experience because }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [t]he balance of proof is often close and may hinge on personal evaluations of witness demeanor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [20]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Appellate courts have emphasized the advantages of deferring to a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s determination.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In the factually similar case of }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v. Palomo}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , Crim. No. 96-00070A, 1997 WL 209048 (D. Guam App. Div., Apr. 21, 1997), the District Court of Guam Appellate Division explained the importance of appellate deference when consi dering whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , Crim. No. 96-00070A, 1997 WL 209048, at *4 (D. Guam App. Div., Apr. 21, 1997).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Palomo was indicted and eventually convicted for the sexual penetration and unlawful touching of a minor.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 at *1-2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Palomo moved for a new trial, arguing that he was entitled to one because the alleged victim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 preponderated sufficiently heavily against the verdict such that a serious miscarriage of justice may have occurred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at *4.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court denied Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at *2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 On appeal, Palomo argued that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . at *4.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 He asserted that the trial court committed a clear error of judgment in its conclusion because the alleged victim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony lacked credibility.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Finding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial, the District Court of Guam Appellate Division stated: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial judge is in a much better position to evaluate the credibility and demeanor of the witnesses than are we and, as such, we defer to those findings.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 People v. Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6, this court similarly ack nowledged the importance of appellate deference to the trial court when considering whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying a motion for a new trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We considered the fact that the trial judge }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 presid[ed] over the jury trial and listen[ed] to all of the testimony}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 when it deemed the evidence sufficient to sustain Quinata}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s conviction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 19.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [22]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We continue to recognize the importance of appellate deference when considering whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying a defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s motion for a new trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Accordingly, we defer to the trial court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s determination in denying Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for a New Trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Like in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Palomo }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , the trial court in this case had the opportunity to consider all of the evidence and, in particular, to evaluate M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s manner while testifying on direct examination and cross examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 T he trial court had the opportunity to experience the true tenor of the testimony at trial and, thus, was in the best position to determine M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s credibility as well as whether the totality of the evidence weighed so heavily against the verdict such that Leslie should be granted a new trial. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court provided specific support for its determination. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [23]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court carefully provided specific support for its determination in its Decision and Order denying Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial, which further supports our finding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 When determining whether a trial court abused its discretion in denying a motion for a new trial, we consider the degree to which the trial court has supported its determination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See Quinata}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 1999 Guam 6 \'b6 19.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Quinata}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , we reasoned, in part, that the trial court did not abuse its discretion because its determination was }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 well supported by specific citations to testimonial evidence in [its] Decision and Order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [24]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court here similarly provided specific support for its determination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In its Decision and Order, the trial court addressed each argument challenging the credibility of M.L.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony, including those that Leslie now makes on appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 54 at 1-6 (Dec. & Order, Nov. 5, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 For example, the trial court stated, in pertinent part: \par Defendant then argues that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was not credible because of her demeanor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [sic] hesitance in testifying can easily be explained by her young age, embarrassment over the situation and the attention received in court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Further, the court notes that the time at which Defendant notes her hesitant demeanor were during the most difficult portions of her testimony \endash when she first took the witness stand, and during her description of the incidents for which defendant was charged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 It is understandable that she would be nervous and even hesitant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Indeed, her credibility is bolstered by the fact that she testified at all, as young girls are not usually willing volunteers of their sexual encounters.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Nevertheless, M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [sic] ag e, intelligence, and demeanor were all taken into account when determining whether her testimony was credible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The court finds that it was.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par Defendant next argues that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was not credible because she lied about her age on an internet profile (Def.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Exs A, B), and lied about her age to a policeman.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Her misrepresentations were not under oath.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Also, this evidence was in part offered by M.L. herself.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Her previous misrepresentations of her age on her internet profile were explained by M.L. under oath.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 This is actually Defendant}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s last argument that M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony is not credible \endash because she wanted to date an older man.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Specifically, M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s sentiment was that she }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 could fit in more if she was friends with Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 . (citations omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s careful and specific support for its determination militates against Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s assertion that the trial court abused its discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 This is not an exceptional case meriting a new trial. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [25]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Although trial courts may grant new trials, motions for a new trial based on the weight of the evidence are not favored.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Cox}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 995 F.2d 1041, 1043 (11th Cir. 1993) (quoting }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Martinez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 763 F.2d 1297, 1312-13 (11th Cir. 1985) (reversing a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s decision to grant a defendant a new trial)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 C ourts are to grant [motions for a new trial] sparingly and with caution, doing so only in those really }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 exceptional cases.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '" }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Cox}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 995 F.2d at 1043 (quoting }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Martinez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 763 F.2d at 1312-13); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 see also }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Pimentel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 654 F.2d 538, 545 (9th Cir. 1981)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 (quoting 2 Charles Alan Wright & Edward H. Cooper, Federal Practice and Procedure \'a7 553, at 487 (1969)); }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Capati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 980 F. Supp. 1114, 1132 (S.D. Cal. 1997).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [C]ourts have granted new trial motions based on weight of the evidence only where the credibility of the government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s witnesses had been impeached and the government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s case had been marked by uncertainties and discrepancies.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Martinez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 763 F.2d at 1313. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [26]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Simms}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 508 F. Supp. 1188 (W.D. La. 1980), }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Capati}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 980 F. Supp. 1114, and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Hurley}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 281 F. Supp. 443 (D. Conn. 1968), are three examples of exceptional cases in which the trial court had a basis to overturn the credibility determination made by the jury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Simms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , the trial court granted a new trial because }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s case depend[ed] upon inferences upon inferences drawn from uncorroborated testimony that . . . [was] subject to questions of credibility.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Simms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 508 F. Supp. at 1207.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Capati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , the trial court granted a new trial because the testimony of the government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s key witness was subject to serious impeachment by independent evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Capati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 980 F. Supp. at 1133-34.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Hurley}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , the trial court granted a new trial because the direct testimonies of the government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s key witnesses were subject to serious impeachment by prior inconsistent statements and by independent evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Hurley}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 281 F. Supp. at 449.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [27]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Distinguishable from }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Simms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Capati}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 and }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Hurley}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , this case falls short of qualifying as an exceptional case that would merit the trial court exercising its discretion to interfere with the jury}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s factual findings and order a new trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Unlike in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Simms}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , the People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s case did not depend upon }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 inferences upon inferences drawn from uncorroborated testimony.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Simms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 508 F. Supp. at 1207.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Here, in fact, the People argue that much of M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony was corroborated by other witnesses, including Leslie.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Appellee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Br. at 8 (June 6, 2011).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In its Decision and Order denying Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial, t he trial court also indicated that Leslie corroborated much of M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony when he testified as to what took place between himself and M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 RA, tab 54 at 4-5 ( Dec. & Order, Nov. 5, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 This case is also distinguishable from }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Capati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Hurley}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 because the People did not present its case }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 through the testimony of [an] impeached and suspect [witness].}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Martinez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 763 F.2d at 1313 (distinguishing the characteristics of exceptional cases in which granting a new trial is appropriate).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Here, Leslie did not subject M.L. to serious impeachment by prior inconsistent statements or by independent evidence as in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Hurley}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Capati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , despite having opportunities on cross-examination to impeach M.L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s testimony.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tr. at 54-57 (Jury Trial, June 29, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Because this is not one of those exceptional cases in which the trial court should interfere with the jury}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s factual findings, the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 B.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Inconsistent Verdicts \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [28]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie next argues that his conviction on the two counts of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct should be set aside because the guilty verdict on these counts was rationally incompatible with his acquittal on the Electronic Enticement of a Child charge.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Leslie provided no argument in his Opening Brief on inconsistent verdicts, but instead raised the issue for the first time on appeal at oral argument.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We generally will not address an argument raised for the first time on appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tanaguchi-Ruth + Assocs. v. MDI Guam Corp.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2005 Guam 7 \'b6 78.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Our exercise of discretion to review a newly raised issue is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 reserved for extraordinary circumstances where review is necessary to address a miscarriage of justice or clarify significant issues of law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Cho v. Fujita Kanko Guam, Inc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2009 Guam 21 \'b6 40 (citing }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tanaguchi-Ruth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2005 Guam 7 \'b6 78).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Moreover, we will not reverse the trial court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 on a contention not pre sented to it, absent exceptional circumstances, significant questions of general impact, or where injustice might otherwise result.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 " }{ \cs29\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Tanaguchi-Ruth}{\cs29\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 , 2005 Guam 7 \'b6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 82 (}{ \cs29\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 quoting }{\cs29\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 United States v. Munoz}{\cs29\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 ,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 746 F.2d 1389, 1390 (9th Cir.1984)). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [29]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We find no exc eptional circumstance that would favor our exercise of discretionary review over our application of the rule requiring issues to be raised below in the first instance and, therefore, decline to address the issue of inconsistent verdicts.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 V.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 CONCLUSION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10494201 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [30]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 In light of the deferential standard of review that this court must apply in reviewing a trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Decision and Order denying a motion for a new trial, and given the trial court}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s familiarity with the evidence and its ability to evaluate the witnesses, we hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 The trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s decision to deny Leslie}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial was within its sound discretion, and Leslie has failed to carry the significant burden of proving t hat the trial court abused its discretion by committing a clear error of judgment when it reached its conclusion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 [31]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We decline to exercise our discretion to address Leslie}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s argument of inconsistent verdicts, an issue raised for the first time on appeal at oral argument.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 We find no reason to upset the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s sound decision, nor do we find a reason to delve into the jurors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 thought processes, which would otherwise rebuff the collective judgment of the jury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 Accordingly, we }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 AFFIRM}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the trial court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Decision and Order denying Leslie}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 s Motion for New Trial, and we }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 AFFIRM }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 the judgment of conviction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10494201\charrsid10494201 \par }}