Lucas v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Otis Lucas was convicted of statutory rape and incest and appeals from the entry of judgment on the conviction and sentence.

The evidence shows that between September 1, 1990, and November 29, 1990, Lucas had sexual intercourse with his thirteen-year-old stepdaughter three times under similar circumstances. In each instance, Lucas sent his wife to the store, while the victim and another young family member remained at home with Lucas. Lucas told the other child not to open the door for anyone and to remain in the living room while the victim was called to join Lucas in the…