American Samoa § 46.3531 - Kidnapping.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3531 — Kidnapping., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.3531. Kidnapping.
(a) A person commits the crime of kidnapping if he unlawfully removes another without his consent from the place where lie is found or unlawfully confines another without his consent for a substantial period, for the purpose of: (1) holding that person for ransom or reward or for any other act to be performed or not performed for the return or release of that person; (2) using the person as a shield or as a hostage; (3) interfering with the performance of any governmental or political function; (4) facilitating the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or (5) inflicting physical injury on or terrorizing the victim or another. (b) Kidnapping is a class A felony unless committed under paragraph (a) (4) or (5), in which case it is a class B felony. Research Guide: MCC 565 110, 15 ASC 622—624.
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3531 cover?
Section 46.3531 ("Kidnapping.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. 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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