Dominguez v. State (Majority, with Dissenting)
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The Supreme Court affirmed Defendant's conviction of three counts of rape, holding that there was no prejudicial error in the proceedings below.
After a jury trial, Defendant was convicted of three counts of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment on each count. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the circuit court did not err when it did not grant Defendant's motion for a directed verdict; and (2) Defendant was not prejudiced and his right to a fair trial was not put in jeopardy when the circuit court allowed one of the victims to remain in the courtroom throughout the trial.
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