State v. Van Alcorn

OPINION

BIRDSALL, Judge.

The appellant was found guilty of kidnapping, a repetitive offense since he admitted a prior conviction for assault with intent to commit rape. He was also found guilty of sexual assault and aggravated assault, both with a knife, and both dangerous felonies. The court found six aggravating and no mitigating circumstances and sentenced the appellant to consecutive prison terms of 15, 21 and 10 years. The trial judge carefully articulated the reasons for the consecutive sentences, finding the appellant was a dangerous and violent person and a threat to society, these…