White v. State

Frank Holt, Justice.

In accordance with a jury verdict, appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape (see Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-1803 [Repl. 1977]). 20 years for burglary (see Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-2002 [Repl. 1977]), and 20 years for criminal attempt to commit first degree murder (see Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 41-701, 41-703 and 41-1502 [Repl. 1977]). The sentences are to run consecutively.

Appellant first contends, through present counsel, that there is no substantial evidence to support the conviction of attempt to commit murder in the first degree. On appellate review, we affirm if there is…