Myers v. Commonwealth

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

The appellant, Danny Wilson Myers, was convicted in a jury trial of rape. On appeal, he contends that the evidence failed as a matter of law to show that he exerted force, threat or intimidation against the victim to compel her to submit to sexual intercourse with him against her will. We find that the evidence was sufficient and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

When considering the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal of a criminal conviction, we must view all the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth and accord to the evidence all reasonable…