Starnes v. State

Toal, Justice:

This is an appeal by the State from a post-conviction relief (PCR) order finding the respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel and was entitled to a new trial. We affirmed in an earlier opinion; however, on rehearing, we have reconsidered the issues presented and now reverse.

The respondent was convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment in August 1986. Prior to trial, a hearing was conducted to determine the necessity of allowing the child victim to testify by videotape. At this hearing, the child…