Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Centre County February 24, 1978, Criminal 1977-448 (Commonwealth v. Christofferson)

CAMPBELL, S.J.,

A jury found defendant guilty of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. Timely motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were filed.

MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL

Defendant seeks a new trial on two grounds— first, that the court erred in permitting a rebuttal witness to testify, and, secondly, that the court erred in its charge with respect to burden of proof.