Simpson v. State

The plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as the defendant, was by information charged with rape in the first degree, was tried, convicted, and sentenced to the state penitentiary for 99 years, and to pay the cost of the prosecution taxed at $134.97; and has appealed.

This is an appeal by transcript, which consists of the information and a copy of the minutes of the pleading or demurrer; second, a copy of the minutes of the trial; third, the charges given or refused and the indorsements, if any thereon; and fourth, a copy of the judgment.

The defendant in his petition in error assigns…