State v. Erickson

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Marvin Erickson was convicted of second degree criminal sexual conduct under Minn. Stat. § 609.343, subd. 1 (Supp.1985). On appeal he contends that identification evidence was inadmissible because it followed impermissibly suggestive procedures. He also claims that evidence was insufficient to sustain the jury verdict, and that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

FACTS

At about 3:00 p.m. on June 30, 1985, 19 year-old L.J. was walking along Highway 34 east of Park Rapids. She intended to hitchhike to her home in Nevis. A man driving a dark green Duster…