People v. Camden

Opinion

WRIGHT, C. J.

Defendant Lariy Thomas Camden appeals from a judgment upon a jury conviction of kidnaping. (Pen. Code, § 207.j He contends that as a matter of law the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction of kidnaping because the victim entered his car voluntarily and because such force as was used to restrain her thereafter was not sufficient under applicable law. He also contends that his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to raise certain crucial defenses. We conclude that neither of the foregoing contentions has merit and affirm the judgment.

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