Kidnapping / Abduction - Definitions

Question 1

Unlawfully

Answer 1

• Without lawful justification or excuse

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

• A person’s conscious and voluntary agreement to something desired or proposed by another

Question 3

Consent Obtained by Fraud

Answer 3

• Deceive the Victim into agreeing to a proposition by misrepresenting the facts or their intentions

Question 4

Consent Obtained by Duress

Answer 4

• Acquiesce to an offender’s demands based on fear of the consequences if they refuse

Question 5

Intent

Answer 5

• Intention to commit the act and get a specific result

Question 6

Ransom

Answer 6

• A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a person being held captive