People v. Ortiz

After a jury trial defendant, Matías Ortiz, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12— 14(b)(1)) and sentenced to a term of 25 years’ imprisonment. He appeals, contending (1) the aggravated criminal sexual assault statute is unconstitutional; (2) the jury was not properly instructed; (3) the admission of evidence relating to defendant’s prior conviction was error; and (4) that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in trial.

On August 30, 1985, Jenna, who was 8^2 years old, stayed overnight at the home of her friends, Tina and Trisha Van…