State v. Ricchetti

John F. Corrigan, Judge.

Defendant Carl Ricchetti appeals from his conviction for unlawful restraint, in violation of R.C. 2905.03. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

I

On August 29, 1989, defendant was indicted for kidnapping, in violation of R.C. 2905.01. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty, and the matter proceeded to a bench trial on October 19, 1989.

The state’s evidence established that on the evening of January 31, 1989, defendant approached fifteen-year-old Jason Wallace in a blue automobile, and told Wallace to get into the car. Wallace then walked away from the area, and…