Hendley v. State

CASE SUMMARY

Buchanan, J.

Defendant-Appellant David Hendley (Hendley) appeals from a jury conviction of Assault and Battery with Intent to Commit a Felony (Rape), claiming insufficient evidence as to the requisite intent, and prejudice resulting from improper testimony of prior arrests.

We affirm.

FACTS

The facts and evidence most favorable to the State are:

On July 24, 1971, an 18 year old girl (Karen), was employed as a babysitter at the home of Barry and Sandra Jones in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hendley and a female companion, Diana Gist (Diana), were present when Karen arrived at the Jones’ home…