Williams v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Harvey Williams, the defendant, appeals his conviction of kidnapping and aggravated assault with intent to rape. Held:

1. The defendant contends the trial court erred in denying his Motion for Directed Verdict of Acquittal on the charge of aggravated assault with intent to commit rape “on the ground that there was insufficient evidence to support said count.” At the close of the State’s case the defendant moved for a directed verdict and argued that he did not “believe that there’s been evidence of any kind or any hint of any rape.” The motion was denied.

“The refusal…