Thompson v. State

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Appellant Ronald K. Thompson filed an application for postconviction relief, claiming he had been denied effective assistance of counsel during criminal case proceedings which culminated in his conviction for third-degree sexual abuse. The district court denied Thompson’s application, ruling that his criminal case trial counsel did not render ineffective assistance. On Thompson’s appeal, the court of appeals affirmed the postconviction court’s ruling. Upon further review, we also agree with the district court’s judgment and affirm.

I. Background facts and proceedings.…