Opinion ID: 1348602
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Heading: Sufficiency of the evidence to convict Sterling

Text: Finally, Sterling contends that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his conviction. This court will not disturb a criminal verdict or set aside the judgment where there is substantial evidence to support the verdict. Deeds v. State, 97 Nev. 216, 217, 626 P.2d 271, 272 (1981). We conclude that there was substantial evidence for the jury to convict Sterling. The twelve-year-old victim testified in explicit detail about numerous acts of sex between herself and Sterling. A medical doctor testified that physical evidence indicated that the victim had been sexually active. Several other witnesses added persuasive circumstantial evidence regarding sexual activity. Furthermore, Sterling's witnesses were severely damaged by contradictions and inconsistencies. We have reviewed Sterling's other contentions on appeal and conclude they are without merit. Accordingly, for the reasons stated above, we hereby affirm the judgment of conviction on all counts against Sterling.