State v. Ashurst

It is charged in the indictment that the defendant-appellant, on or about March 10, 1928, “willfully and feloniously” had sexual intercourse with and “carnally” knew and abused one Annabelle Ashurst, “a female child under the age of 16 years.” To this indictment the defendant pleaded not guilty. After a trial to the jury, during which evidence was introduced by both the State and the appellant, as defendant, a verdict of guilty was returned, and the appellant was sentenced to serve an indeterminate term in the state penitentiary of not more than 20 years.

Appellant sets forth twelve grounds…