HEATON v. STATE

No. 384S91.

483 N.E.2d 58 (1985)

Michael E. HEATON, Appellant (Defendant below), v. STATE of Indiana, Appellee (Plaintiff below).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

October 3, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald C. Swanson, Jr., Fort Wayne, for appellant.

Linley E. Pearson, Atty. Gen., William E. Daily, Deputy Atty. Gen., Indianapolis, for appellee.


PRENTICE, Justice.

Michael E. Heaton appeals his conviction of Rape, a class A felony. Ind. Code § 35-42-4-1 (Burns 1979 Repl.). Heaton argues the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. Heaton contends the victim's uncorroborated statement that he had intercourse with her did not prove intercourse occurred, particularly in light of his testimony contradicting her statement.

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