Ray v. the State.

Andrews, Judge.

A jury found James Roy Ray guilty of rape and two counts of sexual battery. The trial court denied Ray's motion for new trial, and he appeals, challenging several evidentiary rulings and asserting that he received ineffective assistance of counsel at trial. Although we find no merit in many of Ray's arguments, two of his claims require additional consideration below. Accordingly, we vacate the order denying his motion for new trial and remand for further proceedings.

Viewed favorably to the jury's verdict, the evidence shows that the victim, a mentally challenged adult, lived…