People v. Miera

Opinion by

Judge LOEB.

Defendant, Jose R. Micra, appeals from a trial court order denying his Crim. P. 85(c) motion for postconviction relief. His motion sought relief from the court's judgment of conviction entered upon jury verdiets finding him guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault on a child. He contends he was denied the right to effective assistance of counsel guaranteed by the United States and Colorado Constitutions. We agree and, accordingly, reverse and remand with directions that a new trial be granted.

I. Background

Defendant lived with the victim, M.Q., her brother, and their…