Johnson v. State

Ranny LeGary Johnson was indicted for the offense of attempted rape in the first degree, in violation of § 13A-4-2, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant "guilty as charged in the indictment" and, following a sentencing hearing, the trial court sentenced appellant to life imprisonment in the penitentiary pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act.

The prosecutrix testified that she was employed at the Bay Food Store in Dothan on July 28, 1984. This was a convenience store which had gas pumps. The restrooms were located on the outside of the store. On the night of this incident…