The People v. Crump

James Crump, plaintiff in error, was convicted in the circuit court of Richland County for the crime of assault with intent to commit a robbery, as charged in the first count of an indictment. Three counts remaining in the indictment were nol-prossed by the State’s Attorney. Upon trial before a jury, a verdict was returned finding the defendant guilty “in the manner and form as charged in the first count of the indictment.” Judgment was entered on the finding and Crump was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than one year nor more than fourteen years, the penalty prescribed…