Rucker v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of theft by taking and aggravated assault (with intent to rape) and this appeal followed. Held:

1. The defendant and the victim resided in the same apartment complex. The victim testified that she awakened in the early morning hours to find that the drapes covering her bedroom window had been opened allowing a bright light to enter from outside, and that defendant was standing over her with a knife in his hand. She further stated she was able to see defendant clearly as he leaned over to touch her; that defendant said he would stab her unless…