Barela v. State

CARDINE, Chief Justice.

Appellant John Richard Barela was convicted of first degree sexual assault after a *83jury trial and sentenced to a term of 14 to 19 years. He raises the following issues:

“1. Whether the prosecutor’s remarks during closing argument adversely affected the defendant’s substantial right to a fair trial.

“2. Whether the trial court judge erred in his use of generalizations in denying Appellant probation.”

We affirm.

FACTS

The victim of the sexual assault came home from work about midnight, lay down in her bed, and went to sleep. She was awakened by appellant pushing her down into…