Jackson v. State

I think the lower court erred in permitting testimony as to the prosecutrix’s reputation in the community for truth and veracity, and, therefore, I dissent from the majority opinion which holds that the lower court did not err in admitting such testimony.

Appellant Larry Pickett and Ray Charles Jackson were separately indicted for the forcible rape of Ruby Marie Hood, a 19-year-old female. Appellant’s trial was held beginning April 3, 1981, which resulted in his conviction. Jackson’s trial was held April 9, 1981, and he was convicted likewise. Pickett did not testify at his trial, but Jackson…