Clearwater v. State

THOMAS, Justice.

Robert T. Clearwater (Clearwater) asserts three claims of error in his appeal. First, he identifies error in the failure of the trial court to grant his request for a continuance after the prosecution amended the information to eliminate a victim. Second, he claims that his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to examine a prosecution witness about her intoxication at the time of her testimony and because trial counsel failed to advise Clearwater of his right to testify and present a defense. Finally, Clearwater complains about comments by the prosecutor concerning…