Wood v. State

Richard B. Adkisson, Chief Justice.

Following a trial by jury, appellant, Billy Wood, was convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On appeal, we affirm.

The victim was hitchhiking from Clarksville to her home near Salus when she was picked up by appellant and his nephew. Instead of taking her home, appellant turned off the highway on to a dirt road and stopped. Appellant told his nephew to get out and go behind the car. He threatened the victim with a knife, made her get out of the car, and raped her. He then instructed his nephew to return to the…