Case ID: ga_113/html/0612-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "IhsH, J.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Jackson v. The State.
    Argued May 21,
    Decided May 25, 1901.
    Indictment for assault with, intent to rape. Before Judge Hart motion for new trial before Judge Brinson. Richmond superior court. March 18, 1901.
    
      H. Q. Hammond and G. M. Beasley, for plaintiff in error.
    
      J. 8. Reynolds, solicitor-general, contra.
   IhsH, J.

While the evidence would have warranted a conviction of an assault, it was not sufficient to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the same was committed with intent to rape.

Judgment reversed.

All the Justices concurring.