Jenkins v. State

Richard Jay Jenkins, the appellant, was indicted for first and second degree rape and for indecent exposure. The respective sentences were fifteen years', ten years', and twelve months' imprisonment.

I

Jenkins was charged in a three-count indictment with the first degree rape of Sheila R., the second degree rape of Laura S., and indecently exposing himself to Judy S. He contends that the joinder was prejudicial and denied him a fair trial. This Court agrees.

Jenkins was tried on the 19th of March, 1984. Alabama's Rules of Criminal Procedure concerning joinder, consolidation and severance became…