Rawls v. State

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Following a jury trial, Julius Rawls appeals his conviction of aggravated assault with intent to rape,1 aggravated sexual battery,2 and child molestation,3 contending that the trial court erred by (1) denying his motion in limine concerning evidence that he had been drinking alcohol, (2) asking a witness questions proving venue, (3) denying his motion for a directed verdict as to the aggravated assault charge, and (4) denying his claim for ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Construed in favor of the verdict,4 the evidence shows…