State v. Garcia

Opinion

HARRIS, Judge:

¶1 A man (Husband) and his wife (Wife) were attending a barbecue at their neighbor’s house one night when a fight broke out. During the altercation, Husband was stabbed thirteen times, and Wife was groped, assaulted, and threatened. Wife subsequently called the police and implicated three assailants, including Defendant Jose Amparo Garcia.

¶2 After trial, Defendant was convicted of attempted murder, a first degree felony, and misdemeanor assault. He appeals both convictions, contending that he was denied -his right to the effective assistance of counsel, and that the trial…