Lewis v. State

This is an appeal from a conviction for rape. The female alleged to have been raped was only eight years of age, and while it does not appear that the rape was accomplished hy force or violence or against the will of the child, that fact is immaterial, she being under the age of consent. Section 1122, Code of 1930'. The appellant’s defense was an alibi.

Among the appellant’s complaints are: (1) The court erred in not granting his request for a directed verdict; (2) the evidence is insufficient to support the verdict; and (3) the court erred in admitting certain evidence for the State…