State v. Hayes

HABHAB, Judge.

Elijah Hayes appeals from his conviction and sentencing for second-degree kidnapping and criminal gang participation. We affirm.

Amos Ellis testified that on the night of August 4, 1993, he was accosted in his home by a group of men who were allegedly members of the Black Gangster Disciples. Among the group were the defendant, Elijah Hayes, the defendant’s brother, Teddy Harris, and a man named Trent. One of the men pointed a pistol to Ellis’s head and forced him to enter their car. Ellis testified he was forced to hand over his keys to someone, after which several of the men got…