Jenkins v. State

GIVAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of Rape, a Class A felony, Burglary, a Class B felony and Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a Class C felony. The trial court imposed a thirty (80) year sentence.

The facts are: Appellant entered the Madison, Indiana home of the victim, J.0., during the early morning hours. Entry was gained by forcing open a screened window in the living room. After entering, appellant obtained a steak knife from the kitchen and threatened to kill the victim. Appellant compelled the victim to leave the home and walk to a nearby vacant area where…