Montgomery v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

Appellant Montgomery was tried by a jury and found guilty of rape and kidnapping. On June 14, 1979, he was sentenced to twenty-one (21) years on Count I rape, and to life on Count II kidnapping, such sentences to be served concurrently. He appeals.

Appellant alleges errors concerning the establishment of venue, the granting of a motion in limine filed by the State and in the exclusion of evidence, the denial of appellant’s motion in limine and in permitting a witness to testify, the giving of instructions, the sufficiency of the evidence, and the jury’s deliberations.

The…