Robinson v. State

A jury found Floyd Robinson guilty of criminal attempt to rape and simple battery. In his sole enumeration of error, Robinson claims the trial court erred in admitting evidence of similar transactions. We find no error and affirm Robinson’s convictions. The evidence at trial showed that the victim knew Robinson because she was dating Robinson’s cousin. Robinson had previously visited the victim to inquire about her cousin. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 18, 2001, Robinson came to the victim’s apartment and began asking the victim about her cousin. Robinson then went into the bathroom for several minutes. When Robinson came out of the bathroom, he grabbed the victim, pinned her down on the bed, and tried to pull down her shorts. The victim was very scared. She began screaming and trying to pull up her shorts. The victim got to the telephone and tried to call for help, but Robinson took it away and hit her on the side of the head with the telephone. The victim continued struggling and screaming loudly. According to the victim, Robinson never said anything during the attack.

Neighbors heard the victim’s screams and kicked in the door. They saw Robinson on top of the victim, holding her down. Robinson had the victim’s shorts and panties down, and Robinson’s penis was exposed. The victim continued to scream when the neighbors broke in the door, and Robinson did not stop holding the victim down until one of the neighbors pulled him off the victim. Robinson then hit the victim on her face before leaving the room. After Robinson left, a neighbor called the police.