State v. Downing

LOCKWOOD, Justice:

The defendant Edward Downing was charged with violating A.R.S. § 13-492 (kidnapping with intent to commit rape) and A.R.S. § 13-611 (Supp.1962) (rape). He was convicted on both charges and sentenced to a term of not less than twenty nor more than twenty-five years on the kidnapping with intent to commit rape charge and a term of not less than twenty-five nor more than thirty years for the rape charge. From this conviction and sentencing he appeals.

The pertinent facts are as follows: This case came up for trial on April 6, 1970 in the Maricopa County Superior Court. At this…