Stegall v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Desmond Michael Stegall was convicted of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, and aggravated sodomy on a friend’s young daughter. His amended motion for new trial was denied, and he appeals, asserting that his trial counsel was ineffective, that the State failed to prove venue, and that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of a similar transaction. We find no error and affirm.

1. Stegall’s claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel are waived. Appellate counsel was appointed for Stegall. Appellate counsel filed a motion for new trial and later…