People v. Miller

Defendants appeal from a conviction of the crimes of rape, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and conspiracy to commit the crime of rape. The State has confessed error as to the conviction for conspiracy and our basic consideration will relate to the crime of rape only. Defendants contend that guilt was not established beyond a reasonable doubt, evidence of general reputation for truth and veracity was improperly admitted and refusal of defendants’ instruction on burden of proof was error.

The victim had met the defendant Withers previously, had learned from a girl friend that he was a…