John Walden appeals from a conviction on one count of second degree rape. He argues that the trial court erroneously failed to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense of fourth degree assault. We affirm.
On the night of February 24, 1990, the defendant, Walden, was horsing around with two acquaintances, Chad Pierce and the victim, R.I. The trio drank beer and set several small fires in the...
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