State of New Hampshire v. Gregory Collins

The defendant, Gregory Collins, appeals an order of the Superior Court (Kissinger, J.) denying his motion for a new trial on three counts of pattern aggravated felonious sexual assault (AFSA), four counts of AFSA by individual acts, and one count of misdemeanor sexual assault, based upon the court’s conclusion that his trial attorney’s performance was not constitutionally deficient. See RSA 632-A:2, I(j), III (2007), :4 (2007) (amended 2008 & 2010). We reverse and remand.

I. Background

The record establishes the following facts. The complainant is the defendant’s daughter. She alleged that the…