Legal Opinion
State v. Gomez
Utah Supreme Court
Decided December 10, 2002No. 20001091PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RUSSON, Justice:
¶ 1 Francisco Gomez (“Gomez”) was charged with rape, a first degree felony. A jury found him guilty as charged, and the trial court sentenced him to a prison term of five years to life at the Utah State Prison. He now appeals his conviction.
BACKGROUND
¶ 2 On the evening of July 4, 1999, Gomez and his long-time girlfriend Michelle Segura (“Michelle”) were throwing a holiday party at their home in Salt Lake City. Michelle’s brother Mike Segura (“Mike”) attended the party with his then girlfriend and future wife Rachelle Gallegos (“Gallegos”). Gallegos was drinking at the party,…
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3Cited by35 opinions
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