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When is it Kidnapping and when isn't it?

By Ron Chapman

          In Florida, the crime of kidnapping can be committed in four different ways.              "The term 'kidnapping' means forcibly, secretly, or by threat confining, abducting, or imprisoning another person against her or his will and without lawful authority, with intent to:   1.  Hold for ransom or reward or as a shield or hostage.   2.  Commit or facilitate commission of any felony.   3.  Inflict bodily harm upon or to terrorize the victim or another person.   4.  Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function."             In the case of Conner v...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on July 13, 2010 (boomark / email).