Commonwealth v. Martin

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

James Martin appeals the judgment of sentence for rape and simple assault, imposed on June 14, 1991, by the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County. Appellant’s conviction arose out of an incident which occurred May 17, 1990. Appellant lured his female victim to a secluded area, under the guise that appellant needed a ride to pick up his car in that area. When she sensed danger and attempted to flee, appellant forcibly detained the victim and raped her at knife point. Subsequent to the rape, appellant tied the victim’s hands and feet together and pushed her over an…