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RCW 9A.40.010 Definitions.
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The following definitions apply in this chapter: (1) "Abduct" means to restrain a person by either (a) secreting or holding him or her in a place where he or she is not likely to be found, or (b) using or threatening to use deadly force. (2) "Commercial sex act" means any act of …
RCW 9A.40.020 Kidnapping in the first degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree if he or she intentionally abducts another person with intent: (a) To hold him or her for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or (b) To facilitate commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or (c) To inflict bo…
RCW 9A.40.030 Kidnapping in the second degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of kidnapping in the second degree if he or she intentionally abducts another person under circumstances not amounting to kidnapping in the first degree. (2) In any prosecution for kidnapping in the second degree, it is a defense if established by the defen…
RCW 9A.40.040 Unlawful imprisonment.
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful imprisonment if he or she knowingly restrains another person. (2) Unlawful imprisonment is a class C felony. [ 2011 c 336 s 365; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.40.040.]