Cooper v. Commonwealth

JONES, Justice.

Robert Earl Cooper appeals from judgments of conviction imposing a prison term of 50 years on a charge of first-degree rape, and a sentence of 5 years for second-degree robbery in conformity with a jury’s verdict. KRS 510.040(l)(a) and KRS 515.030(l)(a). The trial court directed that the sentences be served concurrently. Not satisfied with the result Cooper prosecutes this appeal.

There are other questions, but the principal issues presented for decision are: (1) whether the trial court erred by overruling Cooper’s motion for directed verdict on the charge of first-degree rape,…