Miller v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Bobby Lewis Miller appeals his conviction for kidnapping with bodily injury and aggravated assault. Held:

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred in denying a directed verdict on the charge of kidnapping with bodily injury, because he testified he did not intend to abduct the victim but intended merely to take her to the hospital after he stabbed her. We find no error in the denial of acquittal.

The evidence showed appellant went to the home of the sister of his estranged girl friend, Josephine Harris. Appellant pulled a knife and pulled Ms. Harris to the porch;…