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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A person is guilty of kidnapping in the second degree when the person unlawfully restrains another person with any of the following purposes:
(1) To hold the victim for ransom or reward; or
(2) To use the victim as a shield or hostage; or
(3) To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or
(4) To inflict physical injury upon the victim, or to violate or abuse the victim sexually; or
(5) To terrorize the victim or a third person; or
(6) To take or entice any child less than 18 years of age from the custody of the child's parent, guardian or lawful custodian;
and the actor voluntarily releases the victim alive, unharmed and in a safe place prior to trial.
Kidnapping in the second degree is a class C felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 783. Kidnapping in the second degree; class C felony - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-11-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/de-code-sect-11-783/
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