State v. Button

SNELL, Justice.

Defendant appeals his conviction for two counts of harassment in the second degree. He claims there was insufficient evidence to prove intent. He also claims his attorney was ineffective for failing to assert certain arguments. We find no error in the trial court proceedings and affirm the conviction.

I. Factual Background and Proceedings

This case directly questions the scope of the harassment statute. Iowa Code § 708.7(l)(b) (1997). The challenged portions are emphasized below:

b. A person commits harassment when the person, purposefully and without legitimate purpose, has…