Timmons v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The appellant was convicted of rape [Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-1803 (Repl. 1977)] and sentenced to 60 years imprisonment. On appeal he argues the prosecuting attorney engaged in prejudicial tactics and arguments during the course of the trial. We agree with appellant’s argument and reverse and remand.

The appellant attended a party at the victim’s house. According to the victim the appellant returned to her residence after the other guests had left and repeatedly raped her. She further testified that when she ran from the house to escape he overtook her and raped her several…