Alabama § 13A-6-44 - Kidnapping in the Second Degree.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-6-44 — Kidnapping in the Second Degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-6-44. Kidnapping in the Second Degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of kidnapping in the second degree if he or she abducts another person using, or with the intent to use, deception, physical force, or deadly physical force.
(b)(1) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section if the actor’s sole purpose is to assume lawful control of that person.
(2) The burden of injecting the issue of defense under this subsection is on the defendant, but this does not shift the burden of proof.
(c) Kidnapping in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-6-44
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-6-44 cover?
Section 13A-6-44 ("Kidnapping in the Second Degree.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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