State v. Hudson

HUSKINS, Justice.

We first consider defendant’s contention that the evidence is insufficient to carry the case to the jury on the charge of kidnapping.

G.S. 14-39 does not define kidnapping and therefore the common-law definition of that crime is the law of this State. G.S. 4-1. The common-law definition of kidnapping is “the unláwful taking and carrying away of a person by force and against his will.” State v. Lowry, 263 N.C. 536, 139 S.E. 2d 870 (1964). The distance the victim is carried is not material. Any carrying away is sufficient. State v. Ingland, 278 N.C. 42, 178 S.E. 2d 577 (1971).…