People v. Cole

Opinion by

Judge JONES.

Defendant, Richard Charles Cole, appeals the judgments of conviction entered on jury verdicts finding him guilty of robbery, second degree kidnapping, first degree assault, three counts of first degree sexual assault, and crime of violence. He also challenges the sentences imposed. We affirm.

In October 1992, defendant demanded that the victim, who was a cashier at a local convenience store which defendant frequented, place the store’s money into a bag and accompany him to his car. Defendant forced the victim into the car and drove away until he was forced to pull over…