A Hutchinson man who scheduled to go to trial on Tuesday for attempted first degree murder, or in the alternative aggravated battery, and stalking is expected in court Tuesday to enter a plea instead.

Franklin Williams of 901 East 12th, is alleged to have attacked 29-year-old Dawn Smith in the parking lot of her residence back in January of last year, causing numerous wounds to her head. She was first taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment, then transported to a Wichita hospital where she at one point was listed in serious condition.

The attack occurring on January 26, of last year in the 100 block of East A, with police arriving quickly, and Williams being suspected of the crimes shortly after.

The case was expected to go to trial Tuesday, but if he in fact enters a plea, that would change.

Williams has prior convictions including attempted murder, aggravated battery and attempted kidnapping out of Sedgwick County.