People v. Jones

The defendants, Wilford Jones and Norbert Jones, were both charged with Rape and Aggravated Kidnapping. The jury entered a general verdict of guilty against both defendants and the court sentenced both defendants to a term of not less than fifty, nor more than one hundred years. Both defendants appeal, claiming numerous errors, each of which is considered.

Both defendants argue initially that the evidence does not establish their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. “Because of the nature of the crime, reviewing courts are charged with an extraordinarily high standard of care in examining the…