People v. Ghipriel

Opinion

BENKE, Acting P. J.

False imprisonment that involves no more in the way of force or menace than is needed to restrain the victim is a misdemeanor. Felony or aggravated false imprisonment requires proof of force greater than is needed to restrain the victim. Here, the evidence showed defendant Mouris M. Ghipriel, who weighs 240 pounds, kept one of his employees, who weighs approximately 100 pounds, in a very small office and sexually assaulted her. We reject Ghipriel’s contention this record does not support his three felony false imprisonment convictions. We also reject Ghipriel’s…