Bowles v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of rape by force, threats and fraud. The sentence is ten years in the penitentiary.

Notice of appeal was given on March 10, 1951. The statement of facts and bills of exception were filed on June 4, 1951. We find no order authorizing an extension beyond the thirty days allowed at the time for filing the bills of exception, consequently we are unable to consider the several bills of exception in the record.

The story as told by the prosecuting witness detailed a horrible experience and the outrageous conduct of the accused, together with two…