Otte v. State

ROSE, Justice.

This appeal is here following the jury’s verdict finding the defendant-appellant-Otte guilty of blackmail and robbery and the court’s entry of judgment and sentence on blackmail and grand larceny — the latter being a lesser-included offense within the crime of robbery.

In his appeal to this court, three main issues are raised:

1. Did the trial court err in receiving hearsay testimony, later striking it and instructing the jury to disregard?

2. Was there entrapment?

3. In the light of the alleged “consent" and participation by the victim, is a necessary element of the crimes for…