State v. Blacknall

The opinion of the court was delivered by

WALLACE, J.A.D.

Tried by a jury, defendant was found guilty of first degree kidnapping, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1b (count one); second degree sexual assault, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(1) (count three); and fourth degree criminal sexual contact, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3b (count four). At the same trial, the jury acquitted defendant of criminal restraint, one count of sexual assault and one count of criminal sexual contact and were unable to reach a decision on another count of sexual assault and another count of criminal sexual contact. The…