Opinion ID: 2634146
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: standard of review

Text: [¶8] The appellant did not object at trial to any of the alleged errors and thus our review is for plain error. When no objection is made at trial to the evidence challenged on appeal, we apply our plain error standard of review. Plain error will not be found unless: (1) the record clearly reflects the alleged error; (2) the party claiming the error demonstrates a violation of a clear and unequivocal rule of law; and (3) the party proves that the violation adversely affected a substantial right resulting in material prejudice. Cazier v. State, 2006 WY 153, ¶ 10, 148 P.3d 23, 28 (Wyo. 2006). [¶9] Additionally, the appellant raises a claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel for the first time in this appeal. Because the district court did not hear the claim or make any findings of fact or conclusions of law, this Court must conduct a de novo review of the facts pertinent to the claim of ineffective assistance. Barker v. State, 2006 WY 104, ¶ 16, 141 P.3d 106, 113 (Wyo. 2006).