Based on this evidence, the jury found Burkhalter guilty of rape, sexual abuse in the first degree, and violation of a minor in the first degree. Burkhalter does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence to support these convictions. During the sentencing phase of the trial, the court gave the jury AMI Crim. If transfer is granted, he will be released from prison and placed under post-prison supervision. The court also gave the jury AMI Crim.
Rape is punishable by life imprisonment or a term of years.
Persons under sentence of life imprisonment are not eligible for transfer. If transfer is granted, he will be released from prison and placed under post-prison supervision. However, persons under sentence of life imprisonment are not eligible for meritorious good time. The jury then retired to the deliberation room to decide on Burkhalter's sentence. Consecutive or concurrent.