State v. Decesere

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
State v. Decesere, 451 A.2d 636 (Me. 1982)
1982 Me. LEXIS 789
Carter, Godfrey, Nichols, Violette, Wathen

State v. Decesere

Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION.

John A. Decesere appeals from his conviction in Superior Court, Penobscot County, for gross sexual misconduct. 17-A M.R. S.A. § 253. Decesere contends that the minor prosecutrix’s essentially uncorroborated testimony did not present sufficient credible evidence to support his conviction. We have, however, previously held that such testimony, if not contradictory, unreasonable, or incredible, is sufficient to uphold a conviction. State v. Pierce, Me., 438 A.2d 247, 252 (1981); State v. Bessey, Me., 423 A.2d 244, 245 (1980). We cannot say that no finder of fact could have rationally found Decesere guilty. The entry is:

Judgment affirmed.

All concurring.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Maine v. John A. DECESERE
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published