Culver v. State

On June 29, 1966 appellant was convicted of rape by a jury in the Criminal Court of Baltimore, Judge Joseph L. Carter, presiding. He was sentenced to imprisonment for the balance of his natural life.

Appellant raises five contentions on this appeal:

1) The court erred in refusing to grant motions for judgment of acquittal.

2) The verdict was against the weight of the evidence.

3) The court erred in admitting in evidence certain testimony and a photograph.

4) The court erred in its instructions to the jury.

5) The court erred in its voir dire examination of the jury.(1) and (2)

Appellant’s first and…