Commonwealth v. Thompson

SHEPPARD, J.,

This opinion is submitted relative to cross-appeals of this court’s arrest of judgment as to the rape verdict and judgment of sentence as to the two remaining charges.

These cross-appeals will be discussed separately in this opinion. For the reasons set forth, both appeals should be denied and the judgment affirmed.

HISTORY OF CASE

On November 3, 1988, following a four-day trial, a jury found defendant guilty of rape, corrupting the morals of a minor, and indecent assault. Post-verdict motions were timely filed and following a comprehensive hearing on January 27, 1989, this court…