Drake v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Following his indictment for rape, incest, and child molestation, Tivoli Drake was tried before a jury and found guilty of incest and child molestation. The State withdrew the rape charge before trial because the victim would not cooperate. Drake appeals, asserting the trial court made erroneous evidentiary rulings, improperly failed to excuse one juror for cause, and excused another for cause unnecessarily. Drake also contends there was insufficient evidence of venue, incest, and child molestation to support his convictions. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

The evidence at…