Wilson v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

Clarence Wilson seeks review of his convictions and consecutive life sentences for the offenses of sexual battery with physical *317force and kidnapping. Wilson argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal as to the kidnapping charge because the movement and confinement of the victim was inconsequential or inherent in the sexual battery offense. We agree and reverse the kidnapping conviction and sentence. We affirm the conviction and life sentence for sexual battery with physical force without comment.

The State presented evidence that Wilson…