People v. Joyce

Opinion by

Judge DAVIDSON.

Defendant, James C. Joyce, appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of attempted second degree kidnapping, assault, and false imprisonment. We affirm.

Defendant and his son woke the victim from his sleep, hit him multiple times, and took him from his room, allegedly intending to take the victim to jail. At some point, the victim was handcuffed. The victim broke free and ran out of the apartment. Defendant's son pursued and seized the victim and brought him back to the apartment, at which point police arrived.

Defendant asserted self-defense.…