INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the case People v Allen(64 Cal. Rptr. 2d 497 (1997) Respond by answering questions. 1. What test did the court establish to determine how far defendants have to move victims to satisfy the asportation element of kidnapping actus reus. 2. What reasons does the majority give to support its definition of asportation. 3. How does the dissent's definition of asportation differ from that of the majority. 4. What reasons does the dissent give for its definition. 5. Do you agree with the majority or the dissent definition of asportation? Defend your answer.