LAWRENCE E. MOONEY, Judge.
The defendant, Jimmie L. Walker, who stands convicted of forcible rape and statutory rape for a single act of sexual intercourse, asserts a double-jeopardy challenge. We hold that because the legislature intended cumulative punishments, the sentences imposed do not violate double jeopardy. Accordingly, we affirm.
Factual and Procedural Background
The State charged the defendant with forcible rape, Section 566.030...
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