Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Jimmie Coutentos

United States v. Jimmie Coutentos

 Reversal on ineffective assistance, as counsel did not raise statute of limitations defense where date of offense was unclear, and might have fallen in interval between expiration of original SOL and statutory extension.

No error in introduction of prior (very) bad acts, given similarities to victim in present action.

No error in exclusion of "false memories" expert witness.

No improper vouching where prosecutor say s that witness had not motivation to lie.

Sufficient evidence.