People v. Powell

DUBOFSKY, Justice.

The defendant Alvin Powell appeals his conviction, after a jury trial in Denver District Court, of first degree sexual assault with a weapon, 1 second degree kidnapping involving a sexual assault, 2 and a crime of violence. 3 He challenges these convictions on the grounds that the jury instructions and findings were inadequate, the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions, and the second degree kidnapping statute is unconstitutional. 4 The defendant also challenges the enhanced sentences imposed for the convictions on the basis that they violate equal protection,…