People v. Jones

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.

Introduction

Defendant and appellant Charles E. Jones appeals after being convicted of multiple offenses. Appellant contends, and the People concede, that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction for kidnapping during the commission of carjacking. The People contend that the conviction should be reduced to one for attempted caijacking; however, appellant contends that instructional error precludes our doing so. We find no merit in appellant’s contention and accordingly we reverse the conviction for kidnapping during the commission of carjacking and…