State v. Cleveland

MAX N. TOBIAS, JR., Judge.

I,On 4 August 2010, the state charged the defendant, Scott G. Cleveland (“Cleveland”) by bill of information with one count of simple rape, a violation of La. R.S. 14:43. He entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on 12 August 2010. Defense counsel filed motions to suppress identification and for a preliminary hearing. On 21 January 2011, the trial court denied the motions and found probable cause. On 20 July 2011, a six-member jury found Cleveland guilty as charged. See La.C.Cr.P. art. 782. On 5 August 2011, Cleveland filed a motion for post-verdict judgment…