State v. Anderson

The defendant, Tommie Anderson, was charged by bill of information with attempted aggravated rape, a violation of Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:42A(4) and 14:27 (victim under the age of thirteen) (prior to revision by 2015 La. Acts Nos. 184, § 1 and 256, § 1). He entered a plea of not guilty and, following a jury trial, was found guilty of sexual battery, a violation of Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:43.1 (prior to revision by 2015 La. Acts No. 256, § 1). The defendant filed motions for new trial, postverdict judgment of acquittal, and in arrest of judgment, all of which were denied. The…