People v. Harrell

The trial court found defendant guilty of rape (§ 261 subd. 1, Pen. Code) and denied his motion for a new trial. He appeals from the judgment and order denying the motion. The purported appeal from the order is dismissed.

Around 8:30 in the morning of May 14, 1965, Minnie Jefferson, 16 years old, in A-ll grade at Fremont High School, was on her way to school when defendant drove up in a pink 1956 Dodge and asked her if she wanted a ride; she did not reply. Defendant said, “You want a ride, because I’m by myself and, well, I can’t hurt you, or nothing”; then Minnie got into the vehicle. As…