SCHULTZ, Justice.
Defendant, Joseph LeRoy Lucas, appeals from his conviction and sentence upon a guilty plea to the charge of sexual abuse in the second degree in violation of section 709.3, The Code. Although his appeal was untimely, we allowed a belated appeal. We find no error and affirm.
Defendant's claims of error all evolve from the failure of the trial court to hold a competency hearing under section 812.3, The Code. He (1) attacks the procedures of...
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