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Two Forms of Kidnapping and Two Defenses against Kidnapping Charges

Kidnapping within the state of California is a very serious offense. Even the simplest form of kidnapping is a felony with a punishment of up to eight years in prison. It may seem strange to call any kidnapping simple, as a number of factors must be taken into account when determining the severity of the crime. For this reason, the state of California has several different classifications of kidnappings. Each category attempts to consider the motivations and circumstances of the abductions.

The following are two classifications of kidnapping and their corresponding punishments:

These are affirmative defenses against kidnapping charges:

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