State v. Hanson

David Hanson was convicted by a jury of rape and sodomy. He appeals; we affirm.

Issues

Issue 1: Whether defendant was incompetent during a short period during his rape trial, wherein he laughed and conducted himself improperly during the victim's testimony and, therefore, the court erred in not granting defendant a new trial?

Issue 2: Whether defendant was denied the effective assistance of counsel during this claimed incompetency period because his attorney was endeavoring to shield him from the jury and allegedly was not following the court testimony?

Issue 3: Whether the jury was properly…