Yescas v. People

Joseph D. Yescas, the petitioner, was convicted after a trial to the court of first-degree sexual assault, section 18-3-402, C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl. Vol. 8), and second-degree kidnapping, section 18-3-302, C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl. Vol. 8). Concurrent sentences to the Colorado State Penitentiary were imposed on the defendant. The validity of the petitioners conviction for first-degree sexual assault has not been questioned on appeal. The petitioner appealed his conviction for second-degree kidnapping to the court of appeals. People v. Yescas (Court of Appeals No. 76-428, February 2, 1978) (not selected for official publication). The court of appeals affirmed. We granted certiorari and now affirm.