Legal Opinion

Brown v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 15, 1978No. 54964Published

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Judge.

Defendant was indicted, tried and convicted for the offense of rape. He was sentenced to a term of five years, three to serve and the balance suspended on condition defendant not violate the laws of Georgia. Motion for new trial was filed and denied, and defendant appeals. Held:

The evidence shows the victim was raped by the use of force and threats of bodily harm. The charge was corroborated by her immediate report to others, report to *823the police and by the doctor who examined her. See Jackson v. State, 230 Ga. 35 (195 SE2d 409); Harper v. State, 201 Ga. 10 (3) (39 SE2d 45).…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Curtis v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
  2. Franklin v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
  3. Sheppard v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  4. Harper v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1946
  5. Powell v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975

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