Nevada § 200.320 - Kidnapping in first degree: Penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.320 — Kidnapping in first degree: Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.320. Kidnapping in first degree: Penalties
A person convicted of kidnapping in the first degree is guilty of a category A felony
and shall be punished: 1. Where the kidnapped person suffers substantial bodily harm during the act of kidnapping
or the subsequent detention and confinement or in attempted escape or escape therefrom,
by imprisonment in the state prison: (a) For life without the possibility of parole; (b) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning
when a minimum of 15 years has been served; or (c) For a definite term of 40 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a
minimum of 15 years has been served. 2. Where the kidnapped person suffers no substantial bodily harm as a result of the
kidnapping, by imprisonment in the state prison: (a) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning
when a minimum of 5 years has been served; or (b) For a definite term of 15 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a
minimum of 5 years has been served.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.320
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.320 cover?
Section 200.320 ("Kidnapping in first degree: Penalties") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 200.320?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 200.320 apply to my situation?
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