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Orange County Florida Criminal Lawyer - Kidnapping Offenses:
These offenses are considered more severe offenses than most crimes, and
in many cases even a first time offender will be sentenced to Jail if found guilty
of these offenses.  If you have been charged with either Kidnapping or False
Imprisonment,  you should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney
at your earliest opportunity to learn about your rights and the defenses that may
be available to you.

In many criminal cases, a properly prepared defense will result in either
reduced penalties, reduced charges, or a dismissal of the charges.  Even
in criminal cases where the evidence of guilt is overwhelming, a properly
prepared defense and presentation of mitigating circumstances can result
in significant decreases in penalties you receive.  

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The following Florida Statutes on this page provides some information regarding Kidnapping and False
Imprisonment offenses:

Florida Statute 787.01 - Kidnapping; kidnapping of child under age 13, aggravating circumstances.

1)(a) The term “kidnapping” means forcibly, secretly, or by threat confining, abducting, or imprisoning another
person against her or his will and without lawful authority, with intent to:

1. Hold for ransom or reward or as a shield or hostage.

2. Commit or facilitate commission of any felony.

3. Inflict bodily harm upon or to terrorize the victim or another person.

4. Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.

(b) Confinement of a child under the age of 13 is against her or his will within the meaning of this subsection if
such confinement is without the consent of her or his parent or legal guardian.

(2) A person who kidnaps a person is guilty of a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of
years not exceeding life or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3)(a) A person who commits the offense of kidnapping upon a child under the age of 13 and who, in the course of
committing the offense, commits one or more of the following:

1. Aggravated child abuse, as defined in s. 827.03;

2. Sexual battery, as defined in chapter 794, against the child;

3. Lewd or lascivious battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious conduct, or lewd or lascivious
exhibition, in violation of s. 800.04 or s. 847.0135(5);

4. A violation of s. 796.03 or s. 796.04, relating to prostitution, upon the child; or

5. Exploitation of the child or allowing the child to be exploited, in violation of s. 450.151,
commits a life felony, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) Pursuant to s. 775.021(4), nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the imposition of separate
judgments and sentences for the life felony described in paragraph (a) and for each separate offense enumerated in
subparagraphs (a)1.-5.

Florida Statute 787.02 - False imprisonment; false imprisonment of child under age 13, aggravating
circumstances.

(1)(a) The term “false imprisonment” means forcibly, by threat, or secretly confining, abducting, imprisoning, or
restraining another person without lawful authority and against her or his will.

(b) Confinement of a child under the age of 13 is against her or his will within the meaning of this section if such
confinement is without the consent of her or his parent or legal guardian.

(2) A person who commits the offense of false imprisonment is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as
provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3)(a) A person who commits the offense of false imprisonment upon a child under the age of 13 and who, in the
course of committing the offense, commits any offense enumerated in subparagraphs 1.-5., commits a felony of the
first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life or as provided in s. 775.082, s.
775.083, or s. 775.084.

1. Aggravated child abuse, as defined in s. 827.03;

2. Sexual battery, as defined in chapter 794, against the child;

3. Lewd or lascivious battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious conduct, or lewd or lascivious
exhibition, in violation of s. 800.04 or s. 847.0135(5);

4. A violation of s. 796.03 or s. 796.04, relating to prostitution, upon the child; or

5. Exploitation of the child or allowing the child to be exploited, in violation of s. 450.151.

(b) Pursuant to s. 775.021(4), nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the imposition of separate
judgments and sentences for the first degree offense described in paragraph (a) and for each separate offense
enumerated in subparagraphs (a)1.-5.

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