Woods v. State

Carley, Judge-

Appellant was convicted of rape in a bench trial. Citing as error the denial of his motion for new trial, appellant urges that the verdict is contrary to the evidence and principles of justice and that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction.

There is no question that appellant had sexual intercourse with the alleged victim. Therefore, the only contested issue was whether or not the alleged victim consented. The victim’s testimony describing a forceable attack against her will “was supported by evidence regarding her physical injuries, the presence of sperm, her…