California Supreme Court
Jan. 21, 2017
Two convictions OK for one rape, state high court rules
The California Supreme Court, known for its unanimity on decisions, was split Thursday on whether a defendant can face multiple convictions of rape for one act against an individual victim.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court, known for its unanimity on decisions, was split Thursday on whether a defendant can face multiple convictions of rape for one act against an individual victim.
Applying a "fresh look" at the penal code and the legal landscape, a 5-2 majority held that defendant Billy Charles White can be convicted of both rape of an intoxicated person and rape of an unconscious person.
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