Hanner v. State

James R. Cooper, Judge.

The appellant in this criminal case was charged with two separate counts of rape committed by engaging in deviate sexual activity with two girls under twelve years of age. A jury trial was held, and the appellant moved for directed verdicts as to both counts of rape at the close of the State’s case. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of appellant as to the charge involving the victim A.E., but denied the motion as to the charge involving the victim J.B. After a continuance, the trial court allowed the State to amend the information as to both counts in order to…