Gillard v. State, 366 Ark. 217

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed Levester Gillard's rape conviction and life sentence as a habitual offender. The court held that substantial evidence supported the conviction, including the victim's testimony, corroborating physical and DNA evidence, evidence concerning the victim's presence at an associate's residence, and Gillard's flight and statements. The court rejected challenges based on inconsistencies in the victim's and witnesses' descriptions, explaining that credibility issues were for the jury.

Holdings

1. The evidence was sufficient to support Gillard's conviction for rape, and the circuit court properly denied his motion for directed verdict.

Questions Presented

1. Whether substantial evidence supported Gillard's rape conviction despite inconsistencies between the victim's descriptions of the assailant and vehicle and the evidence identifying Gillard.

Disposition

affirmed