People v. Black

Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of unlawful restraint of 11-year-old boy and required to register as a sex offender. Defendant used conversation and requests for help with groceries as pretext to lure boy into his apartment, where he attempted to prevent boy from leaving but boy escaped. Luring-type behavior leading up to unlawful restraint is often precursor to commission of sex offenses or intent to such commission against children, and thus Defendant's conduct was sexual in nature. Defendant's luring conduct, and possession of pornographic magazine shortly after offense, illustrate Defendant's preoccupation with sexual activity. (FITZGERALD SMITH and STERBA, concurring.)