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FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 236.1

Human Trafficking

Taking someone's freedom to make them work or do sex acts.

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 took away someone's freedom
  2. 2You meant to get forced labor or sex acts

Possible punishment

5, 8, or 12 years; more if a minor.