Pigford v. People

The Petitioner (defendant) appeals the decision of the court of appeals which upheld his convictions for first-degree burglary, section 18-4-202, C.R.S. 1973, and criminal attempt to commit first-degree sexual assault, section 18-2-101, C.R.S. 1973. We affirm.

For a detailed recitation of the facts in this case, see the decision of the court of appeals, People v. Pigford, 40 Colo. App. 523, 580 P.2d 820 (1978). Briefly stated, the defendant allegedly entered the apartment of, and attempted to sexually assault, the victim. In the subsequent trial, the People offered into evidence testimony of…