Griswold v. State

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

In this appeal appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence of forcible compulsion as an element of rape. We find the evidence sufficient and affirm.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of three counts of rape involving three female children, ages thirteen, ten, and five, and sentenced to twenty years on each count, with the sentences to be served consecutively. His arguments on appeal are directed at two of the convictions. He does not challenge his conviction for raping the five-year-old. Our jurisdiction is pursuant to Sup. Ct. R. 29(l)(b).

Appellant…