Haynes v. State

McMlLLIAN, Judge.

Darrion Haynes appeals the denial of his motion for new trial following his conviction by a jury of rape, attempt to commit child molestation, and enticing a child for indecent purposes. On appeal, he asserts that the State failed to prove that he was guilty of rape beyond a reasonable doubt, that the trial court erred in rejecting his request to strike a juror for cause, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Finding no error, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict,1 the evidence showed that Haynes was S. M.’s older half-brother; they…