Berg v. Nooth

Petitioner brought this action for post-conviction relief after having been convicted of numerous sexual and other offenses against his two daughters. Petitioner alleged that his trial counsel had provided inadequate assistance by, among other things, failing to object to testimony and prosecutorial arguments vouching for the victims’ credibility. The post-conviction court denied relief, and petitioner appeals. We conclude that trial counsel’s performance was constitutionally deficient and that petitioner’s defense was prejudiced as a result. Accordingly, we reverse and remand.

The charges…