People v. Lewis

*885Opinion

GAUT, J.

1. Introduction

A jury convicted defendant of kidnapping,1 plus an enhancement for a principal being personally armed with a firearm;2 torture;3 and assault with a deadly weapon.4 The jury acquitted him of the charge of forcible oral copulation.5 Defendant admitted the allegations of having served two prior prison terms.6 The court sentenced defendant to seven years in prison plus a life sentence.

On appeal, defendant contends the trial court committed several instances of instructional error related to duress and torture. He also asserts he could not be convicted of torture…