People v. O'CONNELL

Defendant, Erik Scott O’Connell, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of attempted sexual assault on a child and second degree burglary with intent to commit attempted sexual assault on a child. He also appeals the sentences imposed. We affirm.

Defendant, a college student, had a serious drinking problem commencing in high school. While attending college, defendant became a binge drinker and frequently consumed alcohol to the point where he blacked out, passed out, or became nauseated.

Prior to the events in question, defendant had been convicted of an…