People v. Velasco

A jury convicted defendant, Reynald Velasco, of criminal sexual assault and attempt (criminal sexual assault) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 12 — 13(a)(2), 8 — 4), and he was sentenced to consecutive terms of imprisonment of eight years and four years, respectively.

Defendant appeals and makes the following arguments: (1) the State did not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the complainant was unable either to understand the nature of a sexual act or to give knowing consent; (2) defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel when his attorney failed to object at trial to…