Rhode Island v. Gerald Lynch
Annotate this CaseDefendant Gerald Lynch appealed his conviction and sentence on four counts of first-degree sexual assault. At trial after the close of evidence, the state dismissed two counts of Defendant’s indictment, and Defendant moved for an acquittal on the remaining counts. The trial judge waited for the jury to return its verdict before ruling on Defendant’s motion. The jury found Defendant guilty on four counts of sexual assault. The judge then denied Defendant’s motion. On appeal, defendant alleged that, among other things, the trial judge erred in denying his motion for acquittal because the state failed to prove its case against him. The Supreme Court found that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to allow the jury to reach its conclusions and verdict. Finding no error, the Court affirmed the lower court’s decision.
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