People v. Baker

Defendant was originally charged with the offenses of armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, rape and kidnapping. He pled guilty to the charge of kidnapping, MCLA 750.349; MSA 28.581. The remaining charges were dismissed. Defendant was originally sentenced to 20-40 years in prison, but upon resentencing his sentence was reduced to 15-30 years.

On appeal, defendant first contends that the trial court did not elicit a sufficient factual basis to support his guilty plea. He specifically argues that asportation, an essential element of kidnapping, was never established. Defendant is correct…