Paulson v. State

MILLER, Presiding Judge.

Defendant-Appellant Dorayne Paulson (Paulson) brings this appeal following the jury’s guilty verdict on charges of Robbery 1 and Assault and Battery with Intent to Rape. 2

Paulson presents the following issues for review:

1. Was the evidence insufficient to show a “taking from the person”, thus rendering the judgment contrary to law?

2. Did the trial court err in overruling the Defendant’s objection to testimony concerning the Defendant’s alleged rape of another woman?

We agree with Paulson’s second contention and reverse.

The facts most favorable to the State reveal that…