Ex Parte Jenkins

Kenneth Jenkins was convicted by a jury of rape in the first degree and sentenced to life in prison. The judgment of conviction was affirmed by the Court of Criminal Appeals,474 So.2d 140. This Court granted Jenkin's petition for a writ of certiorari.

The prosecutrix testified that Jenkins forcibly raped her. Jenkins defended the charge by claiming consent. Their testimony significantly differed as to what happened leading up to and subsequent to the sexual intercourse. The jury was faced with the difficult task of judging the credibility and demeanor of each of the parties to determine who…