Goldin v. State

The grand jury of Haralson county returned as true an indictment against W. A. Goldin for the offense of *550assault with intent to commit a rape. The only charge therein contained was that the accused “ did attempt to commit a violent injury upon the person of one M. E. Pope, a female, and did then and there attempt to have carnal knowledge of her, the said M. E. Pope, forcibly and against her will, contrary to the laws of said State, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.” Upon the trial of this indictment, the jury returned a verdict finding the accused guilty of assault and battery. He…