Case: STATE V. R.R.

01 Jan Case: STATE V. R.R.

The defendant was charged with Sexual Battery and Burglary with an Assault and Battery. He faced Life in prison. At trial, the alleged victim testified that her underwear was ripped, that she scratched the defendant’s back causing severe marks, and that he broke in without permission. The two did know each other. The defendant testified she let him in the house after calling him to come over that night and the sex was consensual. Upon cross examination of the lead detective, he testified he found no ripped underwear and no scratches on the defendant’s back corroborating the victim’s story. The defendant was found not guilty on all counts.