State v. Kekaualua

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

MIZUHA, J.

Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault with intent to rape. He appeals from the judgment of conviction, contending first, that the evidence is insufficient to prove he “intended to have sexual intercourse with the prosecutrix by force and against her will”; and second, that he “was not identified beyond a reasonable doubt to be the person who committed the offense.” Both contentions are without merit.

The complainant testified to the effect she was asleep on her bed when suddenly awakened to find her assailant with his face covered with a pair of her…