People v. Helton

Opinion

ROTH, P. J.

Thomas Helton appeals from his conviction of assault with intent to commit rape and first degree burglary. We affirm.

On the evening of October 7, 1982, Carlu Hermann and her husband Phillip were watching television in the den of their house at 8026 Lessner. After 11 Mr. Hermann left for bed. Mrs. Hermann fell asleep on the sofa watching television. She was awakened by a man straddling her. She screamed her husband’s name once before the attacker put his hand over her mouth and told her to be quiet. He tried to lift up Mrs. Hermann’s nightgown. Mrs. Hermann’s scream woke her…