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FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 207

Kidnapping

Moving a person a big distance by force or fear.

Serious crime. Can mean state prison.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You used force or fear
  2. 2You moved the person a substantial distance
  3. 3They did not agree

Possible punishment

3, 5, or 8 years. Strike.