Overton v. State

In this consolidated appeal, defendant-appellant Melvin Overton appeals from convictions of rape 1 and sodomy. 2 Defendant-appellant Freddie White appeals from convictions of being an accessory both before 3 and after 4 the fact of rape. Both Overton and White appeal from convictions of commission of a felony (rape) while armed with a deadly weapon. 5

The following issues are presented for review:(1) Whether the trial court erred in overruling appellants’ motions challenging the array.(2) Whether the evidence is sufficient to identify appellants as perpetrators of the offenses.(3) Whether…