State v. Beets

Defendant, Wendell Beets, appeals from judgment and sentence, following a bench trial, entered upon his conviction of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, in violation of Iowa Code section 709.11 (1991). He contends that the court employed an incorrect definition of the offense and that the conviction is not supported by sufficient evidence. He also contends the court refused to consider probation based on an improper factor. We affirm.

Beets was charged with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. The victim testified that Beets drove her to a dark and deserted road, lunged at her…