People v. Sheperd

RULAND, Judge.

Defendant, Michael Sheperd, appeals from his conviction by a jury of rape and deviate sexual intercourse by force. We remand the case for additional proceedings.

Insofar as pertinent here, the People’s case was based principally upon the testimony of the complaining witness to the effect that defendant compelled .her to submit through force and threats with a knife. Defendant testified that the witness consented in all respects and that no force or threats were involved. Defendant contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant a mistrial and in limiting cross-examination…