State v. Lairby

DURHAM, Justice:

Appellant Timothy M. Lairby appeals his conviction of rape under U.C.A., 1953, § 76-5-402 (1978), forcible sexual abuse under § 76-5-404 (1978), and forcible sodomy under § 76-5-403 (1978). Appellant Mildred R. Lairby appeals her conviction of forcible sexual abuse under § 76-5-404 (1978). Appellants have filed a pro se brief, signed only by Timothy Lairby, and a supplemental memorandum of points and authorities prepared by counsel. We have consolidated the claims where appropriate and will address them in the following order: judicial error, ineffective assistance of counsel,…