State v. Mitchell, 88977 (11-21-2007)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Devon Mitchell appeals his kidnapping, compelling prostitution and attempted compelling prostitution convictions and sentence. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Appellant was charged in a 12-count indictment. Count one charged kidnapping, in violation of R.C. 2905.01(A)(2) and/or (A)(4), alleged to have occurred between April 16 and April 20, 2006. A sexual motivation specification accompanied the count. Counts two, three and four charged compelling prostitution in violation of R.C. 2907.21(A)(1), alleged to have occurred between…