use of force

The defendant appealed a 12-year prison sentence, arguing that his sentence was excessive given that there was no evidence he used violent force or penile penetration.

In Raynes v. Rogers, the parties lived together for approximately six years. Following their separation, the plaintiff moved out, and the parties had a dispute regarding the ownership of some belongings and animals. On one occasion, the plaintiff went to the defendant’s house for dinner, and they got into an argument. The plaintiff picked up the defendant’s small dog and took it with her to leave. This led to the defendant kicking the plaintiff’s car door and using physical force against her to recover the dog.