Deisher v. State

PRENDERGAST, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of rape upon a girl less than thirteen years and one month of age, and his punishment assessed at the lowest prescribed by law.

The evidence was amply sufficient to sustain the conviction. Appellant in no way by his assignments or brief contends otherwise.

Will Strong and Jim Head were important State’s witnesses against appellant, and he knew it. The State had the right, therefore, to prove by Mr. Bennett, the father of the assaulted girl, that appellant in discussing with him said witnesses in connection with his case, or…