Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)
KRS (Penal Code) § 509.040: Kidnapping
What this law says, in plain English
Kidnapping is unlawfully restraining another person with intent to ransom, advance a felony, injure, terrorize, interfere with government, use as a shield, or deprive custody of a minor. Severity ranges from Class B to Class A felony to capital offense depending on victim's condition.
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