State v. Henley

Defendant was convicted, after trial by jury, of raping a ten-year-old girl. He appeals, assigning as error the allowance of cross-examination concerning an alleged prior uncharged crime.

Defendant’s wife was called as a defense witness. She testified on direct examination that she had a normal sexual relationship with her husband. The following question was then asked and answered:

"Q To your knowledge does he show any sexual deviation?

"A No.”

On cross-examination the following exchange occurred:

"Q Okay. On direct examination you indicated that to your knowledge your husband has shown in the…