Becky, age 4, told Mommy that Willie, her 50 year-old neighbor, touched her. When Mommy asked Becky where he did, Becky pointed to her crotch. A physical examination showed no injuries. Will Becky be allowed to testify at trial?
A) No, she is under the age of 7.
B) No, she is unable to give a verbal narrative of what happened.
C) Yes, as long as she can communicate with the jury.
D) Yes, crime victims are always allowed to testify at criminal trials.
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