State v. Schricker

BERGER, Judge.

Eric Thomas Schricker ("Defendant") was convicted of second degree rape and second degree sexual offense on April 21, 2017. Defendant timely appeals, and argues that the trial court erred when it (1) did not intervene ex mero motu to strike statements made by the prosecutor during closing arguments; and (2) when it ordered Defendant to pay $2,090.00 in restitution, where this amount was not supported by the evidence. We address each argument in turn.

Factual and Procedural Background

Melinda Williams1 ("Ms. Williams") and two friends went to the Hibernian Pub ("Hibernian") for…