McCoy v. State

Graves, Judge.

The appellant was convicted of an assault with intent to rape on Armale Anderson, and awarded a punishment of two years in the penitentiary.

We have read the statement of facts with care, and are impressed with the conclusion that the facts are sufficient to sustain the verdict of the jury.

We find, however, that a serious question presents itself relative to the verdict of the jury. We copy the same: “9/19/38. We the jury find the defendant, Edmond McCoy guilty as charged and assess his punishment at two years in the pehitentiary and recommend a suspended sentence. J. B. Zachry,…