People v. Coffman

Danhof, P. J.,

Defendant was convicted by a jury of statutory rape, contrary to MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788. He was first sentenced to five years to life in prison. This was subsequently altered to 5 to 15 years in prison. This case was remanded on February 7, 1972, to the trial court so defendant could file a delayed motion for new trial and have an evidentiary hearing. On remand, defendant’s motion for new trial was denied.

The victim of the crime was alleged to be the defendant’s daughter, who was 14 years of age at the time. At trial, the victim testified in detail concerning an act of sexual…