State v. Hancock

JACKSON, Judge:

Troy Jon Hancock appeals his conviction for aggravated sexual assault, a first degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-405 (1990). Hancock specifically argues that the jury returned inconsistent verdicts. Hancock also argues that the trial court unlawfully deprived him of an investigator to assist in his defense. We affirm.

FACTS

On appeal, we view the facts in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict. State v. Johnson, 821 P.2d 1150, 1153 (Utah 1991); State v. Verde, 770 P.2d 116, 117 (Utah 1989). We recite the facts accordingly.

The victim and her husband…