State v. McLain

Marvin McLain appeals from a jury verdict finding him guilty of sexual assault in violation of § 45-5-502, MCA. The District Court of the Twentieth Judicial District, Lake County, sentenced McLain to a term of twenty years with five years suspended. We affirm.

The issues submitted for review are:

1) Whether the defendant was denied his constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel;

2) Whether the District Court erred by allowing expert testimony that the victim was credible in her reporting of the sexual assault;

3) Whether there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction.

In…