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Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

Sep 30, 2026 · C102744 · Appeal

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Is moving a robbery victim around the house enough?

TL;DR

  1. 1The defendant entered a woman's home and tied her up while robbing the place.
  2. 2He moved her between rooms, but she was unharmed beyond fear and restraint.
  3. 3The court had to decide if moving her qualified as kidnapping for robbery.

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Was there enough evidence for the kidnapping for robbery conviction?

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