State v. Addison

MOORE, Justice:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision affirming petitioner’s convictions for kidnapping and assault and battery with intent to kill. 1 We affirm as modified herein.

FACTS

At trial, Debra Brown (Victim) testified she was acquainted with petitioner and saw him on the night of February 14,1996, at a bar she frequented. He offered her a ride home after she had had several drinks. On the way, Victim waited in the car while petitioner made a stop at a friend’s house. When he returned to the car, he had drugs with him and was angry about being cheated.

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