Roughton v. State

The appellant, William Morris Roughton, was convicted of sexual abuse in the second degree, a violation of §13A-6-67, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail. His sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year.

I

The appellant initially contends that the trial court erred in refusing to compel the state to elect the instance of sexual abuse for which the appellant was being prosecuted.

The record reflects that the appellant was indicted for "subjecting D.L.A." to sexual contact in violation of §13A-6-67. The appellant moved for a more definite statement.…