State v. Williams

DOUCET, Judge.

The defendant, Eddie Williams, was charged with forcible rape (R.S. 14:42.1). Subsequently, after trial by a jury of twelve, he was convicted of attempted simple rape. Defendant now appeals.

No assignments of error were perfected as required by La.C.Cr.P. Art. 844. Therefore, this court is limited .to a review of the record for errors that are discoverable by a mere inspection of the pleadings and proceedings. C.Cr.P. Art. 920; State v. Jackson, 332 So.2d 211 (La.1976); State v. Gerald, 325 So.2d 574 (La.1976).

In brief, defendant presents two issues: (1) the propriety of jury…