Thomas v. State

Adams, Judge.

Mario Ladon Thomas was convicted and sentenced on one count of rape and two counts of child molestation. His sole argument on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction for rape because there was no evidence of force.

Construed in favor of the verdict, 1 the evidence shows that on or about August 5, 2003, S. G., who was 15 years old, returned home from summer volleyball practice at school and sat down to watch some television while still wearing her basketball shorts and a t-shirt. She was alone because her mother worked long hours. Thomas, S. G.’s…