Hicks v. State

GIYAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in appellant’s conviction of Rape, a Class B felony, for which he received a sentence of twelve (12) years.

The facts are: On March 13, 1986, L.B. went to the Y-Knot Shack, a bar in South Bend, where she met her friend J.M. After they ordered drinks, appellant struck up a conversation with them. L.B. had known appellant for approximately three years and had dated him at one time.

The women left the bar for several minutes to go outside and smoke marijuana. When they returned to the bar, appellant was gone.

Near closing time, J.M. left and L.B. sat at the bar.…