Martin v. State

ROBIN F. WYNNE, Judge.

| Mamie Colter Martin appeals from his conviction on a charge of rape by a Garland County jury. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred by (1) denying his motion to suppress evidence seized from his residence, (2) allowing into evidence a videotape of an interview of the victim, (3) allowing certain photographs into evidence, (4) denying his motion for a mistrial, and (5) denying his motions for a directed verdict. We affirm.

Appellant was charged with raping his stepdaughter, M.B., who was eight years old at the time of the alleged offense. Prior to trial, he…