The Appellant was charged for the offence of attempted rape contrary to section 132 of the Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2002]. The trial District Court convicted and sentenced him 30 years’ imprisonment. He unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court which dismissed the appeal. The Appellant felt aggrieved by the High Court decision, he preferred the second appeal to the Court of Appeal. At the hearing of the appeal, the State Attorney represented the Respondent supported the appeal on the ground that the charge sheet did not disclose the essential ingredients of the offence.