State v. Gatalski

Jerzy Gatalski appeals his convictions for attempted rape in the second degree and unlawful imprisonment, alleging insufficiency of the evidence and error in denying severance and in instructing the jury. We affirm.

From substantial evidence, the jury could have found the following facts. T.T. had been acquainted with Gatalski for approximately 5 months before the incident occurred giving rise to the charge of attempted rape. On December 22, 1982, T.T. and Gatalski went out on a prearranged date. About 11:30 p.m., Gatalski drove T.T. and another friend back to Capitol Hill, where he dropped…