Adams v. State

J. Seaborn Holt, Associate Justice.

On a charge of the crime of rape (Sec. 41-3401 Ark. Stats. 1947) appellant, Adams, was convicted of assault with intent to commit rape (Sec. 41-607 Ark. Stats. 1947) and his punishment fixed at a term of three years (the minimum) in the state penitentiary. Prom the judgment is this appeal.

The prosecuting witness had a “blind” date with Adams on the night of July 21, 1957, and accompanied him in a car to a drive-in movie. During the show Adams made such improper advances towards her that she got out of the car. After the movie was over appellant borrowed a…