People v. Barnes
Supreme Court of California
42 Cal. 3d 284 (1986)
Relevant factsFree
After voluntarily entering Barnes's home and smoking marijuana, the victim tried repeatedly to leave when Barnes made unwanted advances, but he blocked her exit, yelled and cursed at her, acted psychotically, and threatened his "bad side" while rearing back as if to hit her, ultimately leading her to engage in intercourse out of fear he would become violent otherwise; the appellate court reversed the conviction, and the prosecution appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a victim can uphold a rape claim without showing that she resisted.