Hernandez v. State

KIRSCH, Judge.

Francisco Hernandez appeals his conviction for Child Molesting, 1 a Class B felony. The only issue before us is whether trial counsel's decision to interview but not depose the prosecution's main witness constituted ineffective assistance of counsel.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Hernandez was charged by information with child molesting. The information alleged that Hernandez engaged in deviate sexual conduct by inserting a finger into the sex organ of M.S., a child who was under the age of twelve (12) when the incident occurred.

Prior to trial, Hernandez's counsel…