State v. Drafts

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant Robert Drafts was indicted for kidnapping and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. A jury found him guilty on both counts. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and thirty (30) years imprisonment for assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Drafts appeals only the latter conviction. We reverse and remand for a new trial on the charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the first degree.

Appellant’s sole attack on his conviction alleges the trial judge erred…