Opinion ID: 1969489
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: was the jury properly instructed on the kidnapping charges?

Text: As we view St. Cloud II, the issue of jury instructions on the kidnapping charges was raised and thoroughly considered in that decision on direct appeal. St. Cloud II, 465 N.W.2d at 180-82. See Cowell v. Leapley, 458 N.W.2d 514, 520 (S.D.1990). See also State v. Lykken, 484 N.W.2d 869, 875-78 (S.D.1992) (discussing kidnapping charges in conjunction with charges of rape). As to this issue we apply the principle of res judicata, which is applicable in habeas corpus proceedings, and decline to revisit the jury instruction question again. Id. In summary, we find that the state of South Dakota has jurisdiction over St. Cloud under the circumstances of this case. Because he has standing to challenge the jury panel makeup, we remand to the circuit court so that the merits of this claim can be reached. We affirm the circuit court's findings on the ineffective assistance of counsel claims regarding counsel's failure to investigate and introduce medical records; but remand on the question of failure to challenge the composition of the jury panel. Finally, we affirm the circuit court on the issue of jury instructions. MILLER, C.J., and HENDERSON and AMUNDSON, JJ., concur. SABERS, J., concurs in result.