Jackson v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The appellant was convicted of kidnapping and terroristic threatening. Having three prior felony convictions, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and 12 years for terroristic threatening. We do not agree with the appellant’s sole contention on appeal that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction for kidnapping.

On March 22, 1985, the appellant opened the door of the victim’s vehicle and ordered her to move over to the passenger side. He told her he had a knife, which he pressed to her side, and threatened to kill her. He tried to hold…