State v. Gengler

This prosecution arises out of the events described in State v. Otten, 292 Minn. 493, 195 N. W. 2d 590 (1972). The three defendants were tried and found guilty of sexual intercourse with a child 14 years of age in violation of Minn. St. 609.295(3). Martin and Gary Gengler were also convicted of committing sodomy in violation of § 609.293, subd. 4(3). We affirm.

On appeal, defendants assert the following grounds for reversal: (1) The courtroom identification, the lineups, and photographs were the fruits of an unlawful arrest; (2) the defendants were coerced into waiving their right to counsel…