Hicks v. State

OPINION

GREEN, Commissioner.

Appellant, in a trial by jury, was convicted of rape. Punishment was assessed by the jury at life imprisonment.

Appellant presents nine grounds of error on appeal. The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged and, therefore, only a brief recitation of the facts will be necessary.

The evidence reflects that on November 16, 1971, the complaining witness was in Denton seeking employment. After completing a phone call in front of the General Telephone office the complaining witness was approached by the appellant. The appellant prevented the complaining witness from…