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# \[1] 27 - Attempted Kidnapping

**Offense Classification:** Felony

**Definition:**\
Attempted kidnapping occurs when an individual, with intent to unlawfully remove or confine another person against their will, takes a substantial step toward the commission of kidnapping, even if the kidnapping is not completed.

**Elements of the Crime:**

* The suspect specifically intended to commit kidnapping.
* The suspect took a substantial step that strongly corroborated that intent.
* The intended restraint or removal would have been without consent or legal authority.
* The kidnapping was not completed.

**Penalties:**

* Jail Time: 20 to 28 months
* Fine: 1,500 dollars to 3,000 dollars
* Additional Consequences: Protective order eligibility, probation, no contact orders, mandatory counseling

**Related Charges:**

* \[1] 25 - Unlawful Imprisonment
* \[1] 30 - Accessory to Kidnapping
* \[1] 14 - Criminal Threats


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