State v. Olson

McGIVERIN, Justice.

Defendant Anthony Otto Olson appeals from his conviction of first-degree burglary in violation of Iowa Code sections 713.1 and 713.3 (1983), contending that the State’s evidence was insufficient for conviction. We affirm.

I. Background facts and proceedings. The evidence showed that the complainant, Rick Tritten, was alone and asleep in his apartment in Fort Dodge on the evening of July 24, 1984, when “a big bang at the front door” awakened him. Tritten put on his pants, went into his living room, and saw defendant, who was gaining entry to the apartment by breaking the door…