The People v. Qualls

The defendants, Louis Qualls and Matthew C. Moore, were jointly indicted in the criminal court of Cook County on a charge of rape. They pleaded not guilty, were tried before a jury, found guilty and upon judgment on the verdict were sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of 25 years. The case is before us on writ of error.

The defendants contend that the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of defendants beyond a reasonable doubt; that there was error in giving a certain instruction; and that there was no proof of the use of force or of lack of consent. The State insists…