Opinion ID: 1728118
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Heading: Failure to Object to Testimony of Debra Krebs.

Text: The State called Debra Krebs, who testified Elston owned a collection of adult pornography. On appeal, Elston argues his trial counsel should have objected to this evidence pursuant to Iowa Rules of Evidence 5.402 (irrelevant evidence is inadmissible) and 5.403 (relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice). [P]ostconviction proceedings are often necessary to discern the difference between improvident trial strategy and ineffective assistance. State v. Ondayog, 722 N.W.2d 778, 786 (Iowa 2006). Such is the case here. Although trial counsel failed to object to this testimony, we are unable on this record to assess whether the failure constituted ineffective assistance of counsel. We consequently preserve this claim for possible postconviction proceedings.