Vermont § 2405 - Kidnapping
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2405 — Kidnapping, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2405. Kidnapping
- (a) A person commits the crime of kidnapping if the person: (1) knowingly restrains another person with the intent to: (A) hold the restrained person for ransom or reward; or (B) use the restrained person as a shield or hostage; or (C) inflict bodily injury upon the restrained person or place the restrained person or
a third person in fear that any person will be subjected to bodily injury; or (D) sexually assault the restrained person or place the restrained person or a third person
in fear that any person will be sexually assaulted; or (E) facilitate the commission of another crime or flight thereafter; or (2) not being a relative of a person under the age of 16, knowingly restrains that person,
without the consent of the person’s custodian, with the intent to keep the person
from his or her lawful custodian for a substantial period. (b) Kidnapping is punishable by a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or a fine of not
more than $50,000.00, or both. It is, however, an affirmative defense which reduces
the penalty to imprisonment for not more than 30 years or a fine of not more than
$50,000.00, or both, that the defendant voluntarily caused the release of the victim
alive in a safe place before arraignment without having caused serious bodily injury
to the victim. (Added 1989, No. 293 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2405
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2405 cover?
Section 2405 ("Kidnapping") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 2405?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 2405" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 2405 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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