Martinez v. State

Defendants, Archie Martinez and Phil Maes, were charged with the crime of first degree rape. On trial both were found guilty of assault and battery with intent to commit a felony. Each was sentenced to the state penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than 13 months. Both have appealed.

Although represented by different attorneys in their appeals, the assignments of error made on behalf of the two appellants are substantially the same. We are unconvinced that reversible error was committed in connection with the trial of defendants. In order to demonstrate why we say so, we undertake…