State v. Payton

HARRIS, Justice.

Defendant Jon Linley Payton assigns two errors on appeal following his convictions of four sexual abuse violations. We find no error in either assignment and affirm the convictions.

The defendant was originally charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 709.3(2) (1989), and two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 709.4(3). There were four convictions: one of second-degree sexual abuse; one of third-degree sexual abuse; and two of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. Victims were defendant’s…