State v. Hentz

Leumal Hentz appeals his convictions for rape in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, taking a motor vehicle without permission and intimidating a witness. For the reasons that follow we affirm all convictions except for the first degree rape.

Although the facts are disputed, a jury reasonably could have concluded that the following events took place. On June 21, 1980, Hentz met victim 1 at a 7-11 store located in Lakewood. He told victim 1 that his car was disabled with a run-down battery and asked if she would provide a "jump" from her car. Victim 1…