State v. Lawrence

HABHAB, Presiding Judge.

In the early morning hours of August 2, 1994, defendant Donald W. Lawrence broke into the residence of his ex-wife, Darlene Davis, and their son, William Lawrence. Defendant demanded his son make two other occupants of the apartment leave. He then ordered his son to lock and barricade the apartment door. Defendant then held his ex-wife and son hostage for approximately three hours.

Defendant held a knife to Darlene’s neck and repeatedly threatened to kill her and William. His statements indicated he expected police officers to arrive, and after they did he constantly…