State v. Villarreal

¶ 1. Jesus C. Villarreal appeals a judgment of conviction for four counts of incest with a child and a subsequent order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Villarreal asserts five separate grounds upon appeal, including a claim that his trial attorney provided ineffective assistance of counsel due to an actual conflict of interest that adversely affected counsel's performance. Because we agree with Villar*693real that an actual conflict of interest adversely affected his trial counsel's performance, we reverse on that basis and, consequently, do not reach the other issues raised.

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