People v. Scouten
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Osceola; McAlvay, J. Albert Scouten was convicted of statutory rape, and sentenced to imprisonment in the State prison at Jackson for six years.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The respondent was convicted of having carnal intercourse with a female under the age of 16 years, and brings the case here for review upon a single question. It is contended that there is no sufficient proof of penetration. The rule is laid down in 1 McClain, Cr. Law, § 450, that no particular form of words on the part of the prosecuting witness is necessary in testifying to the fact of penetration; that her statement that the defendant had full connection or sexual intercourse with her is sufficient, if the jury therefrom believe that the penetration was effected. The complaining witness in…
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