What is parental kidnapping?

Although family law courts discourage and frown upon parental kidnapping, many custody disputes unfortunately result in a game of tug-of-war over children. Before you participate in a seemingly strategic game of snatch and grab, you should understand what is and is not considered parental kidnapping in your state.

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Kidnapping: Defenses, Penalties, and Aggravating Circumstances

Contrary to popular belief, kidnapping doesn’t just happen to children. Kidnapping can happen to adults as well, and even in cases where the alleged kidnapper didn’t actually realize he or she was committing a crime. Before you talk to the investigator, you should understand the kidnapping laws in your state and the penalties you could be facing, so that you will understand the signifigance of any answers that you decide to give.

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What is kidnapping?

Under the laws of most states, kidnapping is a crime where the victim is transported a substantial distance or held in a place of isolation through the use of force. Kidnapping statutes also define a set of purposes for kidnapping including: collecting ransom, facilitating the commission of a felony, inflicting bodily injury, or terrorizing someone.

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