James v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. At arraignment with court-appointed counsel present, he pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. New counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

The evidence adduced by the State made out an aggravated case of assault with intent to ravish. The victim’s testimony was somewhat incoherent and confusing about the time element concerning when the attack occurred but she was certain as to the identity of…