Benson v. State

Betty C. Dickey, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Otha Lee stice. rape of Shetrina Lakeesha McCoy and sentenced to life in prison. He appeals: (1) challenging the sufficiency of the evidence, and (2) contending the prejudicial effect of his prior convictions outweighed their probative value. Because this is a criminal appeal in which the death penalty or life imprisonment has been imposed, jurisdiction is proper pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. l-2(a)(2). We hold that Benson’s points are without merit, and we affirm.

Facts

On September 2, 2002, the appellant, Otha Lee Benson, called the victim, Ms.…