Seay v. State

From a conviction for the offense of second degree kidnapping and a sentence of 30 years in the State penitentiary, this appeal follows. On appeal, appellant raises the following two issues: (1) Did the trial court erroneously deny the defense motion for judgment of acquittal based on the failure of the State to present a prima facie case? and, (2) Did the trial court err when it failed to instruct the jury on certain lesser included offenses? For the reasons outlined below, both issues are decided against the appellant and the conviction is due to be affirmed.

Appellant was arrested and…