May v. State

McDonald, Judge.

Appellants were jointly indicted, tried, and convicted for the offense of rape. Punishment was assessed against each appellant at confinement in the penitentiary for fifteen years.

Due to our disposition of the cause, the facts need not be set forth.

■ The indictment alleged rape by the use of force, threats, and fraud. The court’s charge limited the jury’s consideration to the allegations of force and threats.

Appellants contend there is no proof of threats of death or great bodily harm as that term is defined by Art. 1185, V.A.P.C., to support the submission to the jury of the…