State v. Farnum

HABHAB, Judge.

Defendant Christopher Famum was convicted of third-degree sexual abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 709.4 (1993). On appeal he argues: 1) there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction; 2) the trial court erred in allowing witnesses to testify about whether an assault had occurred, the elements of the offense, and the credibility of the victim; and 3) his trial counsel was ineffective. We affirm.

I. Sufficiency of the Evidence. Defendant argues there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction of third-degree sexual abuse. He asserts the victim’s testimony…