State v. Tapia

Martin Gomez Tapia, Jr. appeals from the judgement and sentence entered upon his conviction of sexual abuse in the third degree 1 following a jury trial. He contends there is insufficient evidence to support his conviction. We review his claim for errors at law. State v. Rohm, 609 N.W.2d 504, 509 (Iowa 2000). The jury’s verdict is binding upon a reviewing court unless there is an absence of substantial evidence in the record to sustain it. State v. Schrier, 300 N.W.2d 305, 306 (Iowa 1981). Substantial evidence is evidence upon which a rational finder of fact could find a defendant guilty…