State v. Clark

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

Convicted of kidnaping, defendant appeals. The issues are: (1) The intent required under our kidnaping statute, (2) sufficiency of the evidence, (3) identification of defendant and (4) inquiry into a prior conviction.(1) The intent required under our kidnaping statute.

Section 40A-4-1, N.M.S.A.1953 (repl. vol. 6, 1964) states in part:

“Kidnaping is the unlawful taking, restraining or confining of a person, by force or deception, with intent that the victim be held for ransom, as a hostage, confined against his will, or to be held to service against the victim’s will."…