Lyle Howe's trial enters 3rd day of testimony

The woman accusingprominent Halifax defence lawyer Lyle Howe of drugging and sexually assaultingher three years ago will have to spend a third day on the witness stand.

Howe has pleaded not guilty tosexual assault and administering a noxious substance.The chargeswere laid after an alleged incident on March 21, 2011, involving a 19-year-old woman.

The complainant, now 22, hasspentthe past two days answering questions from prosecutors.Howe's defence lawyer will cross-examine her once they finish presenting theevidence.

The woman testifiedsheawoke the morning after a night outnaked and disoriented, with little memory of what had happened the night before. She said she didn't remember having sex but said she felt sore andthere were condoms scattered around her apartment.

The complainant went to the hospital later that morning to be tested for sexual assault.

She said she didn't know Howe but agreed to go out with him and his friend. She said sheGoogledhim and felt secure knowing he was a lawyer.