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Kidnapping

PEN § 207(a), 209.5, 210, 210.5, 236, 278 - Felony

  • Maximum fine: $10,000
  • Maximum term: 8Y
  • Probation/parole at home eligible: N
  • Community service eligible: N

Unlawfully seizing, confining, or transporting another person a substantial distance, without consent, by force, threat, or deception or fear. Includes during a carjacking, in connection with extortion, child abduction, false imprisonment.

Kidnapping during a carjacking - PEN § 209.5, Kidnapping in connection with extortion - PEN § 210, Child Abduction – PEN § 278, False imprisonment – PEN § 236, False imprisonment to protect from arrest - PEN § 210.5

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