Dumas v. State

Pope, Presiding Judge.

Frederick Dumas was convicted on one count of aggravated sodomy. His motion for new trial, as amended, was denied, and he appeals.

1. Dumas contends the verdict was contrary to the evidence and against the weight of the evidence. In particular, he contends that the State did not show that the victim lacked the ability to consent to a sexual relationship with him or that he used force. We first note that this court views the evidence in the light most favorable to sup*211port the verdict, and an appellant “no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence; moreover, an appellate…