State v. Brown

35 P.3d 910 (2001)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

D operated an escort service named 'Blaze' out of her home in Wichita. Upon hearing that a former employee, Samantha Pruitt, had given birth to a child and was considering putting the child up for adoption, D told her to wait. D went to Oklahoma and brought the mother and child to her home. D made arrangements for another employee (Teresa Lawrence) and Tina Black to acquire the child from Pruitt in exchange for a new car, $800, and a cell phone. D was to receive half of the cash as compensation for her part in putting the deal together. The transfer of the child took place, but none of the agreed-upon compensation was paid or delivered. Pruitt became dissatisfied with the delay and complained to a friend who happened to be the girlfriend of a police officer. Pruitt and the police officer reported the incident. 'None of the money was intended for any bill or expense incidental to birth or adoption proceedings.' Ultimately, the child was found and taken into protective custody. D was convicted in a bench trial on stipulated facts. D appealed.