People v. Emerterio

Opinion by

Judge REED.

Defendant, Nick San Emerterio, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of solicitation for child prostitution, first degree sexual assault, and first degree kidnapping. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with instructions.

From the evidence at trial, the jury could find the following scenario.

Victim was walking down the street when the defendant drove beside her. He forcibly pulled her into his car and drove her to a parking lot where he forced her to perform an oral sex act.

Thereafter, while refusing to free her from…