State v. Edison

Ronald Cleo Edison appeals his conviction for one count of burglary in the first degree, one count of rape in the second degree, and one count of unlawful imprisonment. Edison contends that he was denied his right to counsel; or alternatively, he asserts that he was deprived of his right to effective assistance of counsel. Edison also contends that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction.

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C.W. testified that in March 1988 she was living with her mother. She had been looking for her own apartment since January. On March 15, 1988, at about 3 p.m., C.W. drove by the Newport…