State v. MacHner

On January 6, 1978, at approximately 10 p. m., the complaining witness in this case was walking west on Wisconsin Avenue, when defendant approached her and asked if she wanted a ride. The woman refused the ride, but the defendant continued to follow her in his vehicle. After two more offers to give her a ride, the defendant suddenly stopped, picked the victim up against her will, and threw her into the vehicle. The defendant then committed two acts of sexual assault.

The victim was able to see the license plate, and memorize the number as well as the make of the vehicle. She communicated this…